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Rule 706 Discharge

Part VII. Mental Health Services

No later than 20 days after a child is discharged from receiving inpatient psychiatric acute care services, the filing entity must file a notice of discharge with the juvenile court as provided in A.R.S. § 8-272(N). The notice must include:

(a) A statement of the child's current placement;

(b) A statement of the mental health services that are being provided to the child and the child's family; and

(c) A copy of the discharge summary that is prepared by a mental health professional.

Amendment history: Added effective Aug. 28, 2025.