This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-540 to introduce provisions for enhanced treatment services for patients undergoing outpatient mental health treatment. It allows the court to order enhanced treatment services if it finds that a patient is chronically resistant to treatment. The enhanced treatment services plan must be approved by the court and prepared by staff familiar with the patient's case history. The plan includes specific requirements such as assigning an intensive case manager, providing stable housing, and ensuring reliable transportation for the patient.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the court must be notified of any noncompliance with the enhanced treatment services plan and requires regular progress reports from the medical director overseeing the patient's treatment. Importantly, it clarifies that patients cannot be compelled to consent to enhanced treatment services if their mental disorder significantly impairs their decision-making capacity. Overall, the new bill language expands the court's authority to enforce treatment compliance and enhances the support structure for patients in outpatient mental health care.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-540, 36-540.03, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 14-5312.01, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401