Title 36 Evaluations: Expertise in Arizona’s Involuntary Evaluation Process
At Arizona Psychiatric Partners, we bring extensive experience and understanding of Arizona’s Title 36 process. A Title 36 evaluation is a critical component of the state’s involuntary commitment procedure, designed to determine whether an individual meets the legal criteria for receiving psychiatric care without their voluntary consent. Our team’s familiarity with this process ensures that these evaluations are conducted ethically, thoroughly, and in full compliance with state regulations.
What We Assess
When conducting a Title 36 evaluation, we carefully review a broad range of information to form a balanced, clinically sound opinion. This may include:
- Mental Health History: We examine medical records, past diagnoses, and previously recommended treatments to understand patterns and determine stability over time.
- Current Symptoms and Behavior: We consider the presence and severity of current psychiatric symptoms, recent behavioral changes, and any evidence of acute distress or impairment in daily functioning.
- Safety Considerations: We evaluate whether an individual poses a risk to themselves or others, including self-harm behaviors, threats, or aggression, as well as the presence of factors like grave disability due to mental illness.
- Social and Environmental Factors: We look at the individual’s support systems, living situation, and social circumstances to understand the context in which symptoms occur.
- Legal and Ethical Standards: Throughout the evaluation, we adhere to the legal criteria outlined by Arizona law, ensuring our recommendations are both medically and legally sound.
Our Commitment to Professionalism and Accuracy
Arizona Psychiatric Partners is dedicated to conducting Title 36 evaluations with the highest level of professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality. We recognize the gravity of these decisions and the potential impact on the individual’s rights and well-being. By drawing on our clinical expertise and comprehensive approach, we strive to deliver evaluations that are both informed and compassionate, always prioritizing the safety, dignity, and legal protections of those involved.