Section 36-504.01 - Guardians and agents; rights in proceedingsGuardians and agents who have decisional authority to make personal, medical and treatment decisions for a patient pursuant to an order of the court or pursuant to a validly executed mental health power of attorney in which the principal has been found incapable of giving informed consent have the following rights in any proceedings under this article regarding involuntary treatment of the patient:
1. To be notified of any petition for treatment, motion for amended court order, application for continued court-ordered treatment and request for judicial review. 2. If allowed by the court, to provide the court with the guardian's or agent's position regarding the relief being sought in any of the proceedings set forth in paragraph 1 of this section and to provide the court with any relevant information to help the court make a determination. 3. To provide relevant information to any agency providing inpatient or outpatient screening, evaluation or treatment to the patient. 4. When appropriate, to participate in treatment and discharge planning with the inpatient or outpatient treatment providers. Added by L. 2024, ch. 152,s. 1, eff. 9/14/2024.