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Chief medical officer

The chief medical officer under the supervision of the superintendent of the state hospital.

Civil deputy

The state or county attorney who is appointed to represent the doctor who filed the petition for Court Ordered Treatment

Conservator

A person who is appointed by a court to manage the estate of a protected person.

Criminal History

Police reports, lists of prior arrests and convictions, criminal case pleadings and court orders, including a determination that the person has been found incompetent to stand trial pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 13-4510.

Crisis Intervention Team

Programs that train police officers how to handle and respond safely to psychiatric crisis calls.

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