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Content of mental health medical records, A.R.S. § 36-513
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“Seclusion; restraint; treament”
Persons undergoing court-ordered mental health evaluation may not be secluded or restrained unless necessary to ensure the safety of the person or others. Persons undergoing court-ordered mental health treatment may be restrained or secluded if these actions are included in their treatment plan or are necessary to ensure the safety of the person or others. Providers must document every instance of restraint or seclusion in a person’s medical record.
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