Article 9 of the NYS Mental Hygiene Law is a foundational part of the state’s behavioral health safety net. It contains the laws governing the involuntary removal from the community and hospitalization of persons who may, as a result of their mental illness, pose a risk of harm to themselves or others. An understanding of Article 9 standards and processes is essential for all health care providers—both inpatient and outpatient—who must achieve a balance between public-safety obligations, a desire to engage patients experiencing the most acute symptoms, and the constitutional due-process rights belonging to every person.
Topics Will Include:
- Involuntary Removal From the Community
- Who Can Order
- Applicable Timeframes
- Transportation Issues
- Involuntary Hospitalization
- Danger to Self or Others
- Due Process, Duration, and Discharge Planning
- Role of Law Enforcement in Civil Removal and Other Custody Issues
- Role of the Mental Hygiene Legal Service
- Commitment Orders
- Danger to Self or Others
- Use of Telehealth for Article 9 Evaluations
- Rehearing, Appeal, and Renewal
- Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra’s Law)
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Presented by
Keith Brennan, Of Counsel
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If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact Keith Brennan, of counsel, at kbrennan@barclaydamon.com.