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AZ Rev Stat § 36-517.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-517.02 - Limitation of liability; exception; discharge of duty; immunity for disclosure

36-517.02.  Limitation of liability;  exception;  discharge of duty;  immunity for disclosure A. There shall be no cause of action against a mental health provider nor shall legal liability be imposed for breaching a duty to prevent harm to a person caused by a patient,  unless both of the following occur: 1. The patient has communicated to the mental health provider an explicit threat of imminent serious physical harm or death to a clearly identified or identifiable victim or victims,  and the patient has the apparent intent and ability to carry out such threat. 2. The mental health provider fails to take reasonable precautions. B. Any duty owed by a mental health provider to take reasonable precautions to prevent harm threatened by a patient is discharged by all of the following: 1. Communicating when possible the threat to all identifiable victims. 2. Notifying a law enforcement agency in the vicinity where the patient or any potential victim resides. 3. Taking reasonable steps to initiate proceedings for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization,  if appropriate. 4. Taking any other precautions that a reasonable and prudent mental health provider would take under the circumstances. C. Whenever a patient has explicitly threatened to cause serious harm to a person or whenever a mental health provider reasonably concludes that a patient is likely to do so,  and the mental health provider,  for the purpose of reducing the risk of harm,  discloses a confidential communication made by or relating to the patient,  the mental health provider shall be immune from liability resulting from such disclosure. D. This section shall not limit and shall be in addition to any other statutory immunitites from liability of mental health providers or mental health treatment agencies as otherwise provided by law.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-518.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-518.01 - Case review of voluntary admission of minor

36-518.01.  Case review of voluntary admission of minor A. The medical director of a mental health agency shall review the case progress of all minors admitted voluntarily to the agency at least every ten days. The review shall establish the appropriateness of continued placement in a mental health agency according to progress in care and the expected benefits of continued inpatient care and treatment. The review shall include an interview with the minor. B. The medical director shall state in writing in the minor's clinical record the reasons for continued inpatient care and the objectives desired. The records of the review shall be available to the parent or guardian on request. When the child is a ward of the juvenile court or in custody pursuant to title 8,  the case review record shall be forwarded promptly to the juvenile court and the court-appointed custodian of the child. C. For purposes of this section and section 36-518,  " mental health agency"  and " medical director of a mental health agency"  are as defined in section 8-201.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-519 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-519 - Discharge of voluntary patients

36-519.  Discharge of voluntary patients A. The medical director of the agency shall discharge any patient admitted voluntarily who has recovered or who is no longer benefiting from the evaluation,  care or treatment available,  except as provided in subsection B of this section. B. Upon written request by a patient admitted pursuant to section 36-518,  subsection A or by the parent,  guardian or custodian of a patient admitted pursuant to section 36-518,  subsection C,  the patient shall be given a discharge within twenty-four hours after the request,  excluding weekends or holidays unless the medical director of the agency has proceeded pursuant to section 36-531,  subsections B and C and section 36-533. The costs of such proceedings shall be a charge against the county of the patient's residence. C. If the medical director of the agency finds that a patient admitted voluntarily is a person with a grave disability and requires the service of a guardian or conservator or both for the protection of health and property,  he shall proceed pursuant to section 36-531,  subsections B and C and section 36-533 unless it is appropriate to discharge the patient to suitable alternative arrangements for care,  treatment and protection.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-521.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-521.01 - Considerations for screening, evaluation and involuntary treatment

36-521.01.  Considerations for screening,  evaluation and involuntary treatment A. A person who has a substance use disorder without any co-occurring mental disorder may not be considered for involuntary treatment pursuant to article 5 of this chapter. A person who initially presents with impairments consistent with both a mental disorder and a substance use disorder is eligible for screening and evaluation pursuant to this article,  and that person may be eligible for involuntary treatment pursuant to article 5 of this chapter if,  after considering the person's history,  an appropriate assessment of the person's current presentation,  and a reasonable period of time to rule out substance abuse as the primary cause of the alleged behavior,  the person's presentation is consistent with a mental disorder that would benefit from treatment. B. A person who has an intellectual disability may not be considered for involuntary treatment pursuant to article 5 of this chapter unless,  in addition to the intellectual disability,  the person has a mental disorder that would benefit from treatment. C. A person who presents with declining mental abilities that directly accompany impending death may not be considered for involuntary treatment pursuant to article 5 of this chapter. D. A person with a character or personality disorder characterized by lifelong and deeply ingrained antisocial behavior patterns,  including sexual behaviors that are abnormal and prohibited by statute,  may not be considered for involuntary treatment pursuant to article 5 of this chapter unless the person also has a mental disorder that would benefit from treatment. E. This section does not affect any time frames otherwise prescribed in this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-522 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-522 - Voluntary evaluation

36-522.  Voluntary evaluation A. If the petition for court-ordered evaluation is not filed because it has been determined that the proposed patient will voluntarily receive an evaluation and is unlikely to present a danger to self or others until the voluntary evaluation,  the evaluation agency provided for by the county,  or selected by the proposed patient,  shall be immediately notified and shall provide evaluation of the proposed patient at a scheduled time and place within five days of the notice. The voluntary evaluation may be on an inpatient or outpatient basis. B. Voluntary inpatient evaluation is subject to article 3 of this chapter. C. Voluntary outpatient evaluation shall conform to the requirements of section 36-530,  subsection D and section 36-531,  subsections B,  C and D and shall proceed only after the person to be evaluated has given consent to be evaluated by signing a form prescribed by the director that includes information to the proposed patient that the patient-physician privilege does not apply and that the evaluation may result in a petition for the person to undergo court-ordered treatment or for guardianship. Voluntary evaluation may be carried out only if chosen by the patient during the course of a prepetition screening after an application for evaluation has been made.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-524 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-524 - Application for emergency admission for evaluation; requirements

36-524.  Application for emergency admission for evaluation;  requirements A. A written application for emergency admission shall be made to an evaluation agency before a person may be hospitalized in the agency. B. The application for emergency admission shall be made by a person with knowledge of the facts requiring emergency admission. The applicant may be a relative or friend of the person,  a peace officer,  the admitting officer or another responsible person. C. The application shall be upon a prescribed form and shall include the following: 1. A statement by the applicant that he believes on the basis of personal observation that the person is,  as a result of a mental disorder,  a danger to self or others,  and that during the time necessary to complete the prepetition screening procedures set forth in sections 36-520 and 36-521 the person is likely without immediate hospitalization to suffer serious physical harm or serious illness or is likely to inflict serious physical harm upon another person. 2. The specific nature of the danger. 3. A summary of the observations upon which the statement of danger is based. 4. The signature of the applicant. D. A telephonic application may be made no more than twenty-four hours prior to a written application. A telephonic application shall be made by or in the presence of a peace officer unless the application is made by a health care provider who is licensed pursuant to title 32,  chapter 13,  15,  17 or 19.1 and who is directly involved with the care of a patient who is in a health care facility licensed in this state. For an application made by a doctor or a nurse,  the original signature of the applicant on a facsimile copy of the application is acceptable,  does not have to be notarized and may be submitted as the written application. E. If the person to be admitted is not already present at the evaluation agency and if the admitting officer,  based upon review of the written or telephonic application and conversation with the applicant and peace officer,  has reasonable cause to believe that an emergency examination is necessary,  the admitting officer may advise the peace officer,  that sufficient grounds exist to take the person into custody and to transport the person to the evaluation agency. The admitting officer shall not be held civilly liable for any acts committed by a person whom the admitting officer did not advise be taken into custody if the admitting officer has in good faith followed the requirements of this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-525 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-525 - Apprehension and transportation by peace officers; immunity

36-525.  Apprehension and transportation by peace officers;  immunity A. A peace officer,  on the advice of the admitting officer of the evaluation agency pursuant to section 36-524,  subsection E,  shall apprehend and transport a person to an evaluation agency. B. In those instances in which the procedures set forth in section 36-524 are not available,  a peace officer may take into custody any individual the peace officer has probable cause to believe is,  as a result of mental disorder,  a danger to self or others,  and that during the time necessary to complete the prepetition screening procedures set forth in sections 36-520 and 36-521 the person is likely without immediate hospitalization to suffer serious physical harm or serious illness or to inflict serious physical harm on another person. The peace officer shall transport the person to a screening agency unless the person's condition or the agency's location or hours makes such transportation impractical,  in which event the person shall be transported to an evaluation agency. A peace officer is not held civilly liable for any acts committed by a person whom the peace officer has not taken into custody pursuant to this section. C. If apprehension takes place on or about the premises of the apprehended person,  the officer shall take reasonable precautions to safeguard the premises and the property thereon,  unless such property and premises are in the possession of a responsible relative or guardian. D. A peace officer who makes a good faith effort to follow the requirements of this section is not subject to civil liability.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-526 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-526 - Emergency admission; examination; petition for court-ordered evaluation

36-526.  Emergency admission;  examination;  petition for court-ordered evaluation A. On presentation of the person for emergency admission,  an admitting officer of an evaluation agency shall perform an examination of the person's psychiatric and physical condition and may admit the person to the agency as an emergency patient if the admitting officer finds,  as a result of the examination and investigation of the application for emergency admission,  that there is reasonable cause to believe that the person,  as a result of a mental disorder,  is a danger to self or others,  and that during the time necessary to complete the prepetition screening procedures set forth in sections 36-520 and 36-521 the person is likely without immediate hospitalization to suffer serious physical harm or serious illness or to inflict serious physical harm on another person. If a person is hospitalized pursuant to this section,  the admitting officer may notify a screening agency and seek its assistance or guidance in developing alternatives to involuntary confinement and in counseling the person and his family. B. On the same or a succeeding court day,  the medical director in charge of the agency shall file a petition for a court-ordered evaluation,  unless the person has been discharged or has become a voluntary patient. The petition need not comply with the provisions of this chapter requiring preparation and filing of a prepetition screening report but shall meet all other requirements and shall seek an appropriate order pursuant to section 36-529.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-527 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-527 - Discharge and release; relief from civil liability

36-527.  Discharge and release;  relief from civil liability A. A person taken into custody for emergency admission may not be detained longer than twenty-four hours excluding weekends and holidays following such detention unless a petition for court-ordered evaluation is filed. B. A person admitted for emergency evaluation may be released at any time if,  in the opinion of the medical director in charge of the evaluation agency,  release is appropriate. The medical director shall not be held civilly liable for any acts committed by a released patient if the medical director has in good faith followed the requirements of this article. The patient may continue care and treatment in the agency if he signs a voluntary application.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-528 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-528 - Emergency patients; duties of agency; notification of family member; right to counsel

36-528.  Emergency patients;  duties of agency;  notification of family member;  right to counsel A. A person detained under emergency detention shall be offered treatment for his mental disorder to which he may consent. The person shall not be treated for his mental disorder without his express consent,  except that seclusion and mechanical or pharmacological restraints may be employed as emergency measures for the safety of the person or others pursuant to section 36-513. B. At the time a person is taken into custody for emergency evaluation,  the medical director in charge of the evaluation agency shall,  subject to the provisions of section 36-504,  notify the person's guardian or,  if none,  a member of the family other than a person who has made application for emergency evaluation,  if known,  of the person's presence at the agency. C. At the earliest time possible during the evaluation,  the agency shall inquire into the need to safeguard and preserve the person's personal property or premises. If no responsible relative or guardian is in possession of the property or premises it shall proceed pursuant to the provisions of section 36-508,  subsection C. D. The person detained shall be informed of his rights as stated in this section and in article 2 of this chapter,  including the right to consult an attorney. He shall be advised that if he cannot employ an attorney,  the court will appoint one for him. The person shall be advised that if a petition for evaluation is filed,  the court will appoint the person an attorney to consult with and,  if he cannot employ his own counsel,  to represent him.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-530 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-530 - Evaluation and treatment

36-530.  Evaluation and treatment A. A person admitted to an evaluation agency shall receive an evaluation as soon as possible after the court's order for evaluation and,  subject to the provisions of sections 36-512 and 36-513 concerning the person's right to refuse treatment,  receive care and treatment as required by his condition for the full period that he is hospitalized. A clinical record shall be kept for each person which details all medical and psychiatric evaluations and all care and treatment received by the person. B. A person receiving an evaluation on an inpatient basis will remain in the facility during the evaluation,  which shall be completed in less than seventy-two hours. C. A person being evaluated on an outpatient basis will not remain in the facility overnight but will be examined during the usual outpatient working hours of the facility on a schedule of appointments. The evaluation will be completed not later than the fourth day after the first appointment,  excluding Saturdays,  Sundays and holidays. D. If a person who has been directed by court order to appear for evaluation does not appear,  or in the case of an outpatient evaluation does not complete the appointments scheduled,  the evaluation agency shall notify the court and the person's guardian,  if any,  of the known facts and circumstances and,  if appropriate,  request that the court order the patient taken into custody for evaluation on an inpatient basis.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-531 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-531 - Evaluation; possible dispositions; release

36-531.  Evaluation;  possible dispositions;  release A. A person who is being evaluated on an inpatient basis in an evaluation agency shall be released if,  in the opinion of the medical director of the agency,  further evaluation is not appropriate unless the person applies for further care and treatment on a voluntary basis. B. If it is determined on an evaluation of the patient's condition that the patient is,  as a result of a mental disorder,  a danger to self or to others or has a persistent or acute disability or a grave disability,  the medical director in charge of the agency that provided the evaluation,  unless the person applies for further care and treatment on a voluntary basis,  shall prepare,  sign and file a petition for court-ordered treatment unless the county attorney performs the functions of preparing,  signing or filing the petition as provided in subsection C of this section. C. The agency may contact the county attorney to obtain assistance in preparing the petition for court-ordered treatment,  and the agency may request the advice and judgment of the county attorney in reaching a decision as to whether court-ordered treatment is justified. D. A person being evaluated on an inpatient basis in an evaluation agency shall be released within seventy-two hours,  excluding weekends and holidays,  from the time that the person is hospitalized pursuant to a court order for evaluation,  unless the person applies for further care and treatment on a voluntary basis or unless a petition for court-ordered treatment has been filed pursuant to subsection B of this section. E. If a prosecutor filed a petition pursuant to section 13-4517,  the medical director of an evaluation agency shall provide notice within twenty-four hours to the court and the prosecuting agency of the medical director's intention to release the person under this section. If the person has been remanded to an evaluation agency pursuant to section 13-4517,  the evaluation agency shall detain the person for an additional twenty-four hours to allow for the provision of any required notices. The medical director shall provide the patient's records,  including medical and treatment records,  to the court and the prosecuting agency. F. The administration may conduct jointly with a school district,  directly or indirectly,  an educational evaluation pursuant to sections 15-765 and 15-766 for nonadjudicated youth. The evaluation information may be shared by and among authorized personnel employed by the administration and the department of education,  or authorized personnel from the local education agency,  for purposes of ensuring the provision of special education and related services as required by the individuals with disabilities education act (20 United States Code sections 1400 through 1415).
AZ Rev Stat § 36-533 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-533 - Petition for treatment

36-533.  Petition for treatment A. The petition for court-ordered treatment shall allege: 1. That the patient is in need of a period of treatment because the patient,  as a result of mental disorder,  is a danger to self or to others or has a persistent or acute disability or a grave disability. 2. The treatment alternatives that are appropriate or available. 3. That the patient is unwilling to accept or incapable of accepting treatment voluntarily. B. The petition shall be accompanied by the affidavits of the two physicians who participated in the evaluation and by the affidavit of the applicant for the evaluation,  if any. The affidavits of the physicians shall describe in detail the behavior that indicates that the person,  as a result of mental disorder,  is a danger to self or to others or has a persistent or acute disability or a grave disability and shall be based on the physician's observations of the patient and the physician's study of information about the patient. A summary of the facts that support the allegations of the petition shall be included. The affidavit shall also include any of the results of the physical examination of the patient if relevant to the patient's psychiatric condition.  C. The petition shall request the court to issue an order requiring the person to undergo a period of treatment. If a prosecutor filed a petition pursuant to section 13-4517,  the petition must be accompanied by any known criminal history of the person and any previous findings of incompetency. D. In cases of grave disability,  the petition shall also include: 1. A statement that in the opinion of the petitioner the person with a grave disability does or does not require guardianship or conservatorship,  or both,  under title 14 and the reasons on which the statement is based. 2. A request that the court order an independent investigation and report for the court if in the opinion of the petitioner the person does require guardianship or conservatorship,  or both. 3. A statement that in the opinion of the petitioner the person with a grave disability does or does not require temporary guardianship or conservatorship,  or both,  and the reasons on which the statement is based. 4. A request that the court appoint a temporary guardian or conservator,  or both,  if in the opinion of the petitioner the person does require temporary guardianship or conservatorship,  or both. E. A copy of the petition in cases of grave disability shall be mailed to the public fiduciary in the county of the patient's residence or in which the patient was found before evaluation and to any person nominated as guardian or conservator. F. A copy of all petitions shall be mailed to the superintendent of the Arizona state hospital.