(1) An AOT court order shall comply with Section 26B-5-351, and include the following:
- (a) an individualized treatment plan that provides case management, and an outline of services that have been deemed most pertinent to the care of the client,
- (b) personalized services that are flexible enough to meet the client's changing needs, and not written in a boilerplate format, and
- (c) a treatment plan that is executed with sufficient service time, and adequate number of contacts as needed to provide the client with the best possible outcomes for successful reintegration into society.
- (2) The AOT clinician shall provide the client with a full explanation of each available service to help increase engagement, and retention through the intervention process.
- (3) The AOT clinician shall take into account the client's choice with regard to participation in services when developing the treatment plan.
- (4) The AOT clinician shall continuously assessed AOT services to ensure that progress towards the individualized outcomes in the service plan is being achieved.
- (5) Services provided under an AOT court order shall include any indicated or available evidence-based practices.
- (6) Each Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) shall have an identified staff member responsible for tracking each client under an AOT court order.
KEY: assisted outpatient treatment court orders, AOT court orders
Date of Last Change: June 19, 2025
Notice of Continuation: September 25, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-5-104(2); 26B-5-351