Court Ordered Evaluation (COE) and Court Ordered Treatment (COT)

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What happens when someone needs mental health help but won't agree to get it?

Sometimes a person needs help for their mental health, but they don't want treatment or can't agree to it. In Arizona, there is a law (Title 36) that can help.

Here's what can happen:

  • If the person is 18 years old or older, a judge can order them to get a mental health check-up
  • The judge can also order them to get treatment
  • Treatment can happen in a hospital or at home with regular visits

Want to learn more?

The documents on this page will help you understand how the legal process works, answers to common questions and other helpful resources.