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Second Judicial District outlines assisted outpatient treatment program; DA petition authority to expand under HB 8
Summary
The Second Judicial District Court described its assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) civil program for people with severe mental illness, including eligibility, team-based services and outcome data. Presenters warned that AOT referrals will likely increase after House Bill 8 expands who can petition into the program.
Katina Watson, chief executive officer for the Second Judicial District Court, presented the court’s assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) program and described eligibility criteria, team supports and outcomes for program participants.
Watson said AOT is a civil court‑ordered program for Bernalillo County residents 18 or older with a primary diagnosis of a serious mental disorder who have a documented history of nonadherence to treatment and repeated hospitalizations or incarcerations. AOT provides a court‑supervised treatment plan, regular judicial review and a multidisciplinary clinical team that helps with case management, transportation and…
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