Bill > S1030

This bill aims to provide critical community health services by defining these services as behavioral health, health, and social services that can be delivered outside of a hospital and do not require continuous inpatient care, and establishing a process for court-ordered treatment plans for individuals who are mentally ill, at least 18 years old, gravely disabled (meaning they are at substantial risk of harm to themselves or others due to a mental disorder and lack basic necessities), and have a history of non-compliance with treatment that has led to hospitalization or serious violent behavior. The bill allows certain individuals and entities, such as physicians, the Department of Mental Health, or family members, to petition the court for these services, which must be the least restrictive option available, and requires a detailed service plan outlining supervision, medication, and assistance with basic needs. The court can order these services for a limited duration, with provisions for amendments, non-compliance hearings, and termination of the plan, and the costs may be covered by the patient's estate, the petitioner, or the Commonwealth.