1. A. Every mental health agency shall provide written notice of the civil and legal rights of its clients by posting a copy of AHCCCS Form MH-211, “Notice of Client’s Rights,” set forth in Exhibit A, in one or more areas of the agency so that it is readily visible to clients and visitors.
2. B. In addition to posting as required by subsection (A), a copy of ADHS Form MH-211, set forth in Exhibit B, shall be given to each client, or guardian if any, at the time of admission to the agency for evaluation or treatment. The person receiving the notice shall be required to acknowledge in writing receipt of the notice and the acknowledgment shall be retained in the client’s record.
3. C. Every mental health agency shall provide written notice of the terms of A.R.S. § 36-506 to each client upon discharge by giving the client a copy of ADHS Form MH-209, “Discrimination Prohibited”.
4. D. All notices required under this Section shall be provided and posted in both English and Spanish.
5. A. Persons undergoing evaluation or treatment pursuant to this Chapter shall not be denied any civil right, including, but not limited to, the right to dispose of property, sue and be sued, enter into contractual relationships and vote. Court-ordered treatment or evaluation pursuant to this Chapter is not a determination of legal incompetency, except to the extent provided in A.R.S. § 36-512.

6. B. A person who is or has been evaluated or treated in an agency for a mental disorder shall not be discriminated against in any manner, including but not limited to:

   1. 1. Seeking employment.
   2. 2. Resuming or continuing professional practice or previous occupation.
   3. 3. Obtaining or retaining housing.
   4. 4. Obtaining or retaining licenses or permits, including but not limited to, motor vehicle licenses, motor vehicle operator’s and chauffeur’s licenses and professional or occupational licenses.
7. C. “Discrimination” for purposes of this Section means any denial of civil rights on the grounds of hospitalization or outpatient care and treatment unrelated to a person’s present capacity to meet the standards applicable to all persons. Applications for positions, licenses and housing shall contain no requests for information which encourage such discrimination.

8. D. Upon discharge from any treatment or evaluation agency, the patient shall be given written notice of the provisions of this Section.

   AVISO

   Discriminacion Prohibida

   Conforme a A.R.S. § 36-506 y R9-21-101(B)

9. A. A las personas que estan bajo evaluacion o tratamiento conforme a este capitulo, no se les negara ningun derecho civil, incluyendo pero no limitado a, el derecho a disponer de propiedad, a demandar y ser demandado, a tomar parte en relaciones contractuales y a votar. El tratamiento o evaluacion ordenado por la corte conforme a este capitulo no es una determinacion de incompetencia legal, excepto hasta el punto proveido en la seccion 36-512.

10. B. No se haran discriminaciones de ninguna clase, en contra de una persona que ha sido o esta siendo evaluada o tratada en una agencia debido a un desorden mental, incluyendo pero no limitado a:

    1. 1. Buscar trabajo.
    2. 2. Reasumir o continuar una practica profesional u ocupacion previa.
    3. 3. Obtener o retener vivienda.
    4. 4. Obtener o retener licencias o permisos, incluyendo pero no limitado a, licencias para vehiculo de motor, licencias de operador de vehiculo de motor y de chofer, y licencias ocupacionales o profesionales.
11. C. “Discriminacion” para propositos de esta seccion quiere decir cualquier denegacion de derechos civiles por motives de hospitalizacion o tratamiento externo no relacionado a la capacidad actual de la persona para cumplir con las normas aplicables a toda persona. Las solicitudes para posiciones, licencias y vivienda no contendran peticion de informacion que pueda fomentar tal discriminacion.
12. D. Al ser dado de alta de cualquier agencia de tratamiento o evaluacion, se dara al paciente notificacion por escrito sobre las provisiones de esta seccion.

Exhibit A. Notice of Legal Rights for Persons with Serious Mental Illness

If you have a serious or chronic mental illness, you have legal rights under federal and state law. Some of these rights include:

- The right to appropriate mental health services based on your individual needs;

- The right to participate in all phases of your mental health treatment, including individual service plan (ISP) meetings;

- The right to a discharge plan upon discharge from a hospital;

- The right to consent to or refuse treatment (except in an emergency or by court order);

- The right to treatment in the least restrictive setting;

- The right to freedom from unnecessary seclusion or restraint;

- The right not to be physically, sexually, or verbally abused;

- The right to privacy (mail, visits, telephone conversations);

- The right to file an appeal or grievance when you disagree with the services you receive or your rights are violated;

- The right to choose a designated representative(s) to assist you in ISP meetings and in filing grievances;

- The right to a case manager to work with you in obtaining the services you need;

- The right to a written ISP that sets forth the services you will receive;

- The right to associate with others;

- The right to confidentiality of your psychiatric records;

- The right to obtain copies of your own psychiatric records (unless it would not be in your best interests to have them);

- The right to appeal a court-ordered involuntary commitment and to consult with an attorney and to request judicial review of court-ordered commitment every 60 days;

- The right not to be discriminated against in employment or housing.

If you would like information about your rights, you may request a copy of the “Your Rights in Arizona as an Individual with Serious Mental Illness” brochure or you may also call Administration, Office of Human Rights at 1-800-421-2124.

ADHS/BHS Form MH-211 (9/93)

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 21, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Amended under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective September 30, 1993 (Supp. 93-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 2019, effective July 12, 2016 (Supp. 16-4).

Exhibit B. Notice of Legal Rights for Persons with Serious Mental Illness

NOTICE

Discrimination Prohibited

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-506 and R9-21-101(B)

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4).

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 898 (April 21, 2023), effective May 30, 2023 (Supp. 23-1).