Missouri HB2088 establishes procedures for court-ordered involuntary outpatient treatment for individuals with mental disorders.
Missouri HB2088 amends Chapter 632 to introduce provisions for court-ordered involuntary outpatient treatment for individuals with mental disorders. The bill outlines criteria for assisted outpatient treatment, including the inability to obtain voluntary treatment and the risk of deterioration without intervention. It specifies that petitions for such treatment can be filed by various entities, including mental health program directors and treating physicians. The bill details the process for hearings, the rights of respondents, and the role of case managers.
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