KRS 202A.0815: Criteria for court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment. (Effective

until October 1, 2026)

No person shall be court-ordered to assisted outpatient mental health treatment unless the

person:

(1) Is diagnosed with a serious mental illness;

(2) Has a history of repeated nonadherence with mental health treatment, which has:

(a) At least twice within the last forty-eight (48) months, been a significant factor

in necessitating hospitalization or arrest of the person; or

(b) Within the last t wenty-four (24) months, resulted in an act, threat, or attempt

at serious physical injury to self or others;

(3) Is unlikely to adequately adhere to outpatient treatment on a voluntary basis based

on a qualified mental health professional's:

(a) Clinical observation; and

(b) Identification of specific characteristics of the person's clinical condition that

significantly impair the person's ability to make and maintain a rational and

informed decision as to whether to engage in outpatient treatment voluntari ly;

and

(4) Is in need of court -ordered assisted outpatient treatment as the least restrictive

alternative mode of treatment presently available and appropriate.

Effective: July 14, 2022