What is the process to obtain court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for someone?
The 1st step is the filing of a petition with the court for the county where the person resides. The petition is a formal statement of facts demonstrating that the person meets the criteria for AOT, which is accompanied by an affidavit of an examining physician.

The court is required to schedule a hearing, at which the court may hear testimony of the physician whose affidavit was filed and may also consider testimony of the petitioner and the subject of the petition. The subject of the petition has the right to legal representation throughout the proceeding. If the court determines that the criteria for AOT are met, and a written treatment plan has been filed with the court, an order for assisted outpatient treatment is issued.

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1. What are the eligibility criteria for Assisted Outpatient Treatment?
2. Whom should I contact if I think that someone needs assistance through Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)?
3. What is the process to obtain court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for someone?
4. How long does the person remain in the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program?
5. What happens if the person does not comply with the terms of the court order?
6. Who do I contact if I have additional questions about Assisted Outpatient Treatment?