The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to court-ordered mental health treatment by replacing the term "continued court-ordered treatment" with "renewal of the court order for treatment" throughout the relevant sections. It introduces a new process for converting an order for court-ordered treatment into an order for continuing court-ordered treatment after a patient's second consecutive annual review by the medical director. This process includes specific criteria for conversion, such as the patient's mental health status and their willingness to accept treatment voluntarily.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the medical director conduct annual reviews and file reports with the court regarding the patient's condition. It establishes a clear procedure for hearings related to the renewal or conversion of treatment orders, ensuring patients have the right to contest their treatment status. These updates aim to streamline the legal framework for ongoing mental health treatment while safeguarding patient rights and addressing their treatment needs effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-504.01, 36-542, 36-543, 36-543.01, 13-4517, 36-541.01, 36-538, 14-5312.01, 36-537, 14-5308, 36-540