1. (1) An adult with capacity may execute a directive. A minor at least 16 years of age with capacity or an emancipated minor as defined in 41-1-401 with capacity may execute a directive.

2. (2) A directive must:

   1. (a) be in writing;
   2. (b) contain language that clearly indicates that the principal intends to create a directive;
   3. (c) be dated and signed by the principal or at the principal's direction and in the principal's presence if the principal is unable to sign; and
   4. (d) be notarized.
3. (3) A directive executed in accordance with this part is presumed to be valid. The inability to honor one or more provisions of a directive does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

4. (4) A directive may include any provision relating to mental health treatment, any other medical treatment that may directly or indirectly affect mental health, and the general care of the principal. A directive may include but is not limited to:

   1. (a) instructions for mental health treatment, including medical, behavioral, and social interventions;
   2. (b) consent to specific types of mental health treatment, including medications, other medical treatment, hospitalization, and nonmedical interventions;
   3. (c) refusal to consent to specific types of mental health treatment;
   4. (d) consent to admission to and retention in a facility for mental health treatment;
   5. (e) instructions limiting the revocability of the directive;
   6. (f) descriptions of situations that may cause the principal to experience a mental health crisis;
   7. (g) descriptions of behaviors and other indicators that the principal lacks capacity;
   8. (h) instructions to apply interventions that deescalate crisis behaviors and instructions to avoid interventions that escalate crisis behaviors;
   9. (i) instructions regarding who should or should not be notified of the principal's admission to a treatment facility or be allowed to visit the principal at the facility;
   10. (j) appointment of an agent to make mental health treatment decisions on the principal's behalf; and
   11. (k) the principal's nomination of a guardian, limited guardian, or conservator for consideration by the court if guardianship proceedings are commenced.

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 329, L. 2011.