AOT Resource Library
One of the aims of this toolkit is to provide educational materials to all professionals within the AOT system of care, courts, mental health providers, hospital staff, individuals and law enforcement. Use the filters below to find AOT related resources geared towards specific audiences in various types of media.
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April 2025AOT Timeline VisualThe AOT timeline visual is a valuable tool for natural supports and those looking to better understand the AOT process, including both combined hospitalization and AOT-only orders. It outlines key events from the initial petition to the reassessment of the order before expiration. Each step is paired with a timeframe, indicating the number of days required to move to the next stage in the process.CourtsMental health providersHospitalsIndividualsFamilies and advocatesLaw enforcementResource -
March 2025AOT terms glossaryThis three-page document serves as a comprehensive reference guide to terms commonly associated with AOT. Each term is accompanied by its corresponding definition and a detailed description to provide clarity and context. Additionally, where applicable, the standard acronym for each term is included to ensure consistency in usage. To enhance organization and ease of navigation, the terms are systematically arranged in alphabetical order. This structured format allows users to quickly locate and understand key terminology related to AOT.CourtsMental health providersHospitalsIndividualsFamilies and advocatesLaw enforcementResource
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March 2025Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI): An overviewThe purpose of this document is to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) process, including its legal criteria, treatment pathways, and oversight mechanisms. It aims to help the general community understand how individuals found NGRI are assessed, treated, and monitored within the mental health and legal systems, ensuring both public safety and appropriate care for those with severe mental illness.Mental health providersHospitalsIndividualsFamilies and advocatesResource
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March 2025Understanding the intersection of SMI and SUDJoin us for our Community of Practice where we have Dr. Scott Smith presenting the various dynamics of the substance use disorder (SUD) and serious mental illness (SMI).CourtsMental health providersHospitalsCommunity of Practice
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March 2025HIPAA regulations and information sharing in AOTThis resource outlines how HIPAA impacts information sharing in AOT. It explains when and how providers, courts, and law enforcement can share protected health information to ensure effective AOT implementation while maintaining patient privacy.CourtsMental health providersHospitalsIndividualsFamilies and advocatesLaw enforcementResource
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February 2025System of care roles and restrictionsThis resource is meant to provide a general overview of the roles, restrictions, and information-sharing activities for positions that are a part of the AOT System of Care. These lists are non-exhaustive, and some roles are not represented.CourtsMental health providersHospitalsFamilies and advocatesLaw enforcementResource
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February 2025Establishing clear and convincing evidence for AOTThis resource depicts that the burden of proof in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) cases lies with the petitioner, who must provide "clear and convincing" evidence that the individual meets specific criteria for AOT. This includes demonstrating the persons mental illness impairs their ability to care for themselves or poses a risk to themselves or others, and that they lack insight into their need for treatment. Testimony from psychiatrists, who act as expert witnesses, is central to these proceedings, with case managers and treatment team members providing supportive information. Clear, detailed case notes are essential for psychiatrists to effectively present evidence in court.CourtsMental health providersHospitalsFamilies and advocatesBrief
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February 2025AOT notifying court of nonadherence packetThis packet is a helpful resource and guide providing pertinent information regarding the nonadherence process. It contains step-by-step instructions on key documents for initiating an order of noncompliance, amending an existing order, example forms pertaining to the nonadherence process as well as identifying when these forms are required.Mental health providersHospitalsResource
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January 2025Treatment team's AOT status report to psychiatristThe purpose of this fillable PDF tool is for an AOT individual's treatment team to give all necessary information to the treating psychiatrist when requesting required authorization. This could be used when needing certification for an initial AOT assessment, deferral, extension, discharge, or a six month review.CourtsMental health providersHospitalsResource
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January 2025Judicial admissions informationThis document provides an overview of the judicial admission (J.A.) process for individuals with intellectual disabilities who require mandated mental health treatment. It details the criteria for admission, the steps for petitioning, and the necessary assessments by medical professionals. Additionally, it explains the differences between judicial admissions and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) orders, outlining the specific procedures, requirements, and timelines for both. The document serves as a guide for legal and healthcare professionals involved in facilitating J.A. petitions and ensuring compliance with court orders.CourtsMental health providersHospitalsResource
