Hawaii SB2917 amends assisted community treatment procedures for defendants in family court.

Hawaii SB2917 modifies the process for assisted community treatment in family court. It requires the clinical team to identify a community mental health outpatient program to provide services if the defendant meets criteria for assisted community treatment. The bill outlines procedures for filing petitions and the timeline for court hearings. If the defendant meets criteria for involuntary hospitalization, the director of health must file a petition within seven days. If not, the clinical team determines if assisted community treatment is appropriate.

Hawaii SB2917 amends assisted community treatment procedures for defendants in family court.

Hawaii SB2917 modifies the process for assisted community treatment in family court. It requires the clinical team to identify a community mental health outpatient program to provide services if the defendant meets criteria for assisted community treatment. The bill outlines procedures for filing petitions and the timeline for court hearings. If the defendant meets criteria for involuntary hospitalization, the director of health must file a petition within seven days. If not, the clinical team determines if assisted community treatment is appropriate.