Mental health; authorize assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) as alternative to impatient commitment for certain persons.

From the Legislature

An Act To Amend Section 41-21-74, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Assisted Outpatient Treatment (aot) As An Alternative To Inpatient Commitment For Persons Who Meet Certain Criteria; To Specify Who May Initiate An Aot Order; To Require The Court To Make Certain Findings Before Entering An Aot Order; To Require The Submission And Updating Of A Treatment Plan After Entry Of An Aot Order; To Provide That The Respondent Shall Have The Right To An Attorney At All Stages Of Any Proceeding Involving Aot; To Specify The Initial Length Of An Aot Order And Authorize Renewals Of The Order; To Authorize Certain Persons To File An Affidavit Of Noncompliance With A Treatment Plan; To Require Screening Before Such An Affidavit Is Filed; To Provide That The County Of Residence Shall Be Responsible For Community Coordination, Transportation, And Follow-up Services; To Require Local Screening Before Returning The Respondent To A State Hospital For Noncompliance; To Provide That The Chancery Court Of The County Where The Public Facility Is Located Or The Committing Court Shall Have Jurisdiction Over Matters Relating To Aot Orders; And For Related Purposes.