Existing services in the outpatient's community are to be utilized. Case manager appointed for each outpatient under court-ordered treatment. Petitions for assisted outpatient treatment are filed by Directors of Community Services of local governmental units. Has a history of lack of compliance with treatment for mental illness that has Required hospitalization or incarceration at least twice in last 36 months, or Resulted in serious violent behavior toward self or others. Is unlikely to voluntarily participate in recommended treatment Is in need of assisted outpatient treatment in order to prevent a relapse or deterioration which would be likely to result in serious harm to patient or others Is likely to benefit from assisted outpatient treatment.
Patients parole or probation officer.
The individual subject of a petition has the right to counsel of his own choosing at his own expense, or of Mental Hygiene Legal Service. Written treatment plan must be presented at hearing Proof of need for assisted outpatient treatment must be clear and convincing. Must be least restrictive alternative. Treatment period of 6 months, extendable up to a year. Assisted outpatient treatment program under section 9.60 of Mental Hygiene Law becomes effective 90 days after Governor signs law.