HB2744 is a bill that amends Arizona Revised Statutes related to mental health services, particularly focusing on the rights of guardians and agents who have decision-making authority for patients undergoing involuntary treatment. The bill outlines the rights of these guardians and agents to be notified of any petitions or motions regarding the patient's treatment, to provide input to the court, to share relevant information with treatment agencies, and to participate in treatment and discharge planning. Additionally, the bill prescribes procedures for screening agencies when denying an application or declining to file a petition for court-ordered evaluation, including providing reasons for such decisions to the applicant under certain conditions.

The bill also addresses the service of petitions and notices to guardians, allowing for written acknowledgment in lieu of personal service and stipulating that failure to serve a guardian is not grounds for petition dismissal. Furthermore, guardians are permitted to file reports with the court during outpatient treatment periods to address patient compliance, appropriateness of the treatment plan, and the potential need for inpatient treatment. The court may then take action based on these reports. The bill includes technical and conforming changes and becomes effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-504.01, 36-521.02, 36-523, 36-536, 36-540, 36-520, 36-521, 13-4517, 13-4510
House Engrossed Version: 36-504.01, 36-521.02, 36-523, 36-536, 36-540, 36-520, 36-521, 13-4517, 13-4510
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-504.01, 36-520, 36-523, 36-536, 36-540, 36-521, 8-327, 13-501, 13-4517, 13-4510
Chaptered Version: 36-504.01, 36-520, 36-523, 36-536, 36-540, 36-521, 8-327, 13-501, 13-4517, 13-4510