1. (1) Subsections 26B-5-112(5), 26B-5-112.5(5), 26B-5-609(2), and 26B-5-609(3) authorize this rule.

2. (2) This rule increases the availability of comprehensive mental health crisis services throughout the state, by:

   1. (a) establishing standards of certification, care, and practice for mobile crisis outreach teams (MCOTs) and MCOT personnel, including MCOT involvement with civil commitment procedures; and
   2. (b) establishing a process for the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health to award grants as directed by Section 26B-5-112 and Subsection 26B-5-112.5(5), through application by qualified local mental health authorities.

KEY: mobile crisis outreach team, MCOT standards, statewide crisis response standards

Date of Last Change: October 9, 2025

Notice of Continuation: November 22, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-5-112(5); 26B-5-112.5(5); 26B-5-609(2); 26B-5-609(3)