Hawaii SB3078 amends mental health laws to clarify treatment options and officer roles.

Hawaii SB3078 amends mental health laws by requiring the director of law enforcement to establish training and certification standards for crisis intervention officers. It clarifies the scope of treatment under assisted community treatment orders, which may include medication, therapy, and supervision. The bill also mandates the Department of the Attorney General to assist in preparing and presenting requests for court or administrative orders for treatment over a patient's objection.

Hawaii SB3078 amends mental health laws to clarify treatment options and officer roles.

Hawaii SB3078 amends mental health laws by requiring the director of law enforcement to establish training and certification standards for crisis intervention officers. It clarifies the scope of treatment under assisted community treatment orders, which may include medication, therapy, and supervision. The bill also mandates the Department of the Attorney General to assist in preparing and presenting requests for court or administrative orders for treatment over a patient's objection.