Revises procedures and requirements for finding a person in need of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT), including changing requirements relating to declarations in support of a petition.
Addresses the term of any less restrictive alternative (LRA) treatment order under an AOT petition for a person who is currently detained for involuntary treatment for 14 days or longer.
Provides that when an LRA order is revoked and the person is detained for 14 days of inpatient treatment, the person must return to LRA treatment at the end of the 14-day period unless a petition for further inpatient treatment is filed or the person accepts voluntary treatment.
Revises laws governing involuntary treatment of minors to clarify procedures for finding a minor in need of AOT, and establishes standards for enforcement of an LRA order or conditional release similar to enforcement provisions for adults under the Involuntary Treatment Act.
From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5130), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House