Arizona SB1304 amends procedures for mental health evaluations and treatment of prisoners.
Arizona SB1304 amends sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to improve mental health evaluations and treatment for prisoners. It requires a mental health evaluation within 72 hours for prisoners displaying symptoms of mental disorder. The bill mandates that prisoners with mental disorders receive appropriate treatment plans, including medication management and continuation of prior treatments. It also outlines procedures for transferring prisoners to state hospitals or behavioral health facilities for treatment.
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