Utah Admin. Code R523-23-4

General Provisions and Minimum Standards of Care

Effective Jun 19, 202526B-5-104(2); 26B-5-351Health and Human Services
  1. (1) An AOT court order shall comply with Section 26B-5-351, and include the following:

    1. (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,
    2. (b) personalized services that are flexible enough to meet the client's changing needs, and not written in a boilerplate format, and
    3. (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. (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. (3) The AOT clinician shall take into account the client's choice with regard to participation in services when developing the treatment plan.
  4. (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. (5) Services provided under an AOT court order shall include any indicated or available evidence-based practices.
  6. (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

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