This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the maximum periods of involuntary inpatient treatment for patients with mental health disorders. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that excludes any time a patient has spent in jail or prison from the calculation of the maximum inpatient treatment days that a court may order. This change aims to ensure that the time spent incarcerated does not count against the treatment time available to individuals who are deemed a danger to themselves or others due to mental health issues.

Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to existing language in sections 36-540 and 36-541 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It clarifies that the maximum periods of inpatient treatment are subject to the limitations outlined in section 36-541, and it establishes a program for sharing information about active court orders for treatment among relevant parties, while ensuring confidentiality. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the treatment framework for individuals with mental health disorders by providing clearer guidelines and protections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272
House Engrossed Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272
Chaptered Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272