Senate Bill 430 revises the laws governing the civil commitment and emergency detention of mentally ill individuals in Montana. It establishes specific conditions for transporting individuals to the Montana State Hospital, including the availability of a bed and the hospital's capacity, as well as the requirement for necessary information and records for admission. The bill also clarifies the definition of contempt in court proceedings, stating that refusal or inability to admit a person ordered for commitment is not considered contempt under certain circumstances. Additionally, it introduces new definitions related to mental health treatment and establishes community facilities to provide services for individuals with mental disorders.

The bill outlines the procedures for determining whether a respondent requires commitment, focusing on factors such as the respondent's ability to meet basic needs and any imminent danger posed by their actions. It replaces the term "threat" with "danger" and introduces a new criterion for emergency situations. The standard of proof for commitment is clarified, requiring proof beyond a reasonable doubt for physical evidence and clear and convincing evidence for other matters. Furthermore, the bill mandates a hearing within five days of a commitment finding to determine the appropriate course of action, emphasizes the selection of the least restrictive treatment options, and ensures that mental health evaluation reports are filed under seal but accessible to relevant facilities. The bill also modifies emergency detention criteria, allowing for up to 72 hours of evaluation and treatment, and requires confirmation of bed availability before transfers, while superseding previous unfunded mandate laws.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_1(1): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_1(2): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_1(3): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_1(4): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_1(5): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_1(6): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_1: 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(1): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(10): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(11): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(12): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(13): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(14): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(15): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(2): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(3): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(4): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(5): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(6): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(7): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(8): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2(9): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_2: 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(1): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(10): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(11): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(2): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(3): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(4): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(5): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(6): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(7): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(8): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X(9): 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193
SB0430_X: 3-1-501, 3-10-402, 3-11-303, 53-21-102, 53-21-126, 53-21-127, 53-21-129, 53-21-181, 53-21-193