Court-ordered treatment; guardians; notice; release

Also relevant to:Person with a disability

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This bill changes the rules for releasing patients from court-ordered mental health treatment. It requires mental health agencies to notify judges, guardians, and sometimes victims or relatives before releasing a patient early. The bill also updates the process for annual reviews of patients with grave disabilities to determine if continued treatment is needed, including requirements for psychiatric examinations and court hearings.

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R · PrimeHildy Angius
R · CoCarine Werner

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