Arizona SB1242 amends mental health laws to allow virtual hearings and reviews for patients under court-ordered treatment.
Arizona SB1242 modifies mental health services by allowing hearings to be conducted virtually through telephone, videoconferencing, or other audiovisual technology if it does not unfairly prejudice a party or witness. The bill also mandates annual reviews by the medical director of the mental health treatment agency for patients with grave, persistent, or acute disabilities undergoing court-ordered treatment. These reviews assess the need for continued treatment and potential guardianship or conservatorship.
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