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NOTE: The information on this site is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, please contact an attorney or visit the legal resources page. Civil commitment is not a criminal procedure. The information on this site does not address persons accused of a crime; different laws apply for criminal matters.

What is
AZCourtCare?

The purpose of this website is to help you better understand the treatment options for a person with a serious mental health disorder who is unable or unwilling to get help for themselves.  Arizona law provides ways to obtain an involuntary mental health evaluation, involuntary treatment, and emergency hospitalization for a psychiatric evaluation.  This website gives you the forms needed and explains the process involved.
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Forms

Documents for Civil Commitment in Arizona
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Title 36

Title 36, Chapter 5: Arizona Statutes on Mental Health Services
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Crisis Helplines

Arizona Crisis Helplines Listed by County
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Behavioral Health Agencies

State Agencies that Specialize in Mental Health Services
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Involuntary Treatment
Process

Civil commitment is the legal process where a court orders a mental health evaluation and treatment for a person. While voluntary treatment is always preferred, the ultimate goal of the court and its behavioral health partners, is to give the necessary care while protecting the rights of the patient.

Popular Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions asked about the behavioral health system.
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Mental Health Glossary

Definitions of common terms used in the behavioral health system.
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Patient Bill of Rights

The rights of a patient in mental health hearings.
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This website has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information on this website is not legal advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific circumstances of each situation. Also, the law may vary from state-to-state or county-to-county, so that some information in this website may not be correct for your situation. Finally, the information contained on this website is not guaranteed to be up to date. Therefore, the information contained in this website cannot replace the advice of competent legal counsel licensed in your jurisdiction.