Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 202A.0801 — Court-ordered community-based outpatient treatment -- Appointment of provider agency -- Multidisciplinary team -- Administrative regulations

(1) If the court orders community-based outpatient mental health treatment under this chapter, the court shall:

(a) Appoint an outpatient provider agency recognized by the cabinet which shall assemble a multidisciplinary team; and

(b) Report every order for community-based outpatient treatment issued under this section to the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.

(2) (a) The multidisciplinary team shall:

1. Regularly monitor the person's adherence to the conditions of the order and regularly report this information to the court, the county attorney, respondent's counsel, and any other party the court deems necessary; and

2. Consist of three (3) mental health professionals, including any of the following:

a. The respondent's doctor;

b. A nurse practitioner;

c. A prescriber;

d. A therapist;

e. A case manager;

f. A peer support specialist; or

g. Any other person deemed qualified by the court.

(b) Any responsible adult may report nonadherence to the conditions of the order to the court, the county attorney, respondent's counsel, and any other party the court deems necessary.

(3) Reports may be provided in written format, in person, or via electronic means, at the court's discretion.

(4) The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A necessary to implement this section.