AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment) Webinar Series 2026 - Session Three: On the Horizon Potential Updates to Court Practice

Course overview

Webinar 3: This webinar examines potential legislative changes that could affect Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) practice, including proposed updates related to testimony, clinical certificates, order timelines, and a new misdemeanor diversion pathway to AOT. Panelists will review the current statutory framework and explain how the proposed changes could alter court procedures, who may testify in AOT-only cases, and how evaluations and clinical certificates are completed. The session will also explore the practical implications of a misdemeanor diversion option for prosecutors, defense attorneys, courts, and Community Mental Health providers, with a focus on coordination across civil and criminal systems.