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A. If a qualified professional determines that a respondent has materially failed to comply with the assisted outpatient treatment as ordered by the court, such that the qualified professional believes that the respondent's condition is likely to result in serious harm to self or likely to result in serious harm to others and that immediate detention is necessary to prevent such harm, the qualified professional shall certify the need for detention and transport of the respondent for emergency mental health evaluation and care pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (4) of Subsection A of Section 43-1-10 NMSA 1978.
B. A respondent's failure to comply with an order of assisted outpatient treatment is not grounds for involuntary civil commitment or a finding of contempt of court, or for the use of physical force or restraints to administer medication to the respondent.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 43. Commitment Procedures § 43-1B-13. Failure to comply with assisted outpatient treatment - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-43-commitment-procedures/nm-st-sect-43-1b-13/
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