court-ordered treatment; guardians; notice; release

Summary

The bill amends Arizona law to require the medical director of a mental‑health treatment agency to give advance notice before releasing a patient under a court‑ordered treatment order, to involve guardians, victims, and prosecutors, and to conduct an annual review of patients with grave or persistent disabilities. It also creates a process for filing applications to continue or end court‑ordered treatment, with required hearings and attorney representation. The changes aim to protect public safety while ensuring patients’ rights and proper oversight.

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