This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding the treatment and custody of individuals committed for mental health reasons. It replaces the term "secure state mental health facility" with "licensed secure facility that is under the supervision of the Superintendent of the Arizona State Hospital" throughout the relevant sections. This change clarifies the type of facilities involved in the commitment process and ensures that individuals receive appropriate credit for time spent in custody, specifically stating that this credit applies to time spent in the newly defined licensed secure facilities.

Additionally, the bill establishes that patients committed under different sections (sections 36-550.09 and 13-4521) cannot be treated in the same secure behavioral health residential facility, thereby enhancing the specificity of treatment environments based on the nature of the commitment. The bill maintains the existing framework for the court's jurisdiction over committed individuals and the requirements for their treatment, while ensuring that the language reflects the updated definitions and operational standards for secure facilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-712, 13-4521, 36-425.06, 13-4517, 13-706, 13-4509, 13-702, 13-703, 13-704, 13-705, 13-708, 13-751, 13-4508