- (a) When it is determined that additional periods of court-ordered involuntary treatment will be sought, the proceedings in § 5100.87 (relating to extended involuntary emergency treatment not to exceed 20 days), shall be followed:
- (b) An application for an additional period of court-ordered involuntary treatment shall be filed not less than 10 days prior to the termination of the court-ordered involuntary treatment period. With all such filings, the director shall have notified the appropriate administrator prior to the time of filing the proposed plan.
- (c) Occurrence of specific conduct constituting clear and present danger under section 301 of the act (50 P. S. § 7301), is not required to demonstrate the need for continuing involuntary treatment.
(d) Relevant factors in determining the need for continued involuntary treatment include, among others, the following:
- (1) The person’s willingness to participate in voluntary treatment.
- (2) The continuing presence of the condition for which the individual has been receiving treatment.
- (3) Any dangerous or debilitating conduct during the most recent period of treatment.
- (4) The availability of outpatient placement and the likehood that the patient will take advantage of such treatment.
- (5) The availability of community resources and supports to assist the person in a less restrictive setting.
- (e) When an application is made for an additional period of court-ordered involuntary treatment for persons under criminal jurisdiction, notice shall be sent to the warden or superintendent of the correctional facility to which the person otherwise would be returned.