Arizona § 36-511 - Quality of treatment
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-511 — Quality of treatment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-511. Quality of treatment
A. Subject to the right to refuse psychiatric and medical treatment pursuant to sections 36-512 and 36-513 and pursuant to rules of the administration, every person undergoing evaluation or treatment pursuant to this chapter shall receive physical and psychiatric care and treatment, delivered in a manner that allows the person's family members or guardian to participate in the care and treatment when appropriate, for the full period the person is detained. The agency providing care and treatment shall keep a clinical record for each person that details all medical and psychiatric evaluations and all care and treatment received by the person.
B. An agency administering the care and treatment shall provide and make available to the guardian, if one exists, on request:
1. A written treatment program based on the individual needs of the person.
2. Careful and periodic reexaminations of each person by appropriate professional persons, including a physician. Reexaminations shall be made once each ninety days, and the results shall be a part of the person's medical record.
3. A full physical examination once a year.
4. Adequate medical treatment in the light of present medical knowledge in accordance with the results of these examinations.
C. An agency administering inpatient care and treatment, in conjunction with the community treatment agency and before the release of a patient, shall prepare a plan for the patient's care after release, including arrangements for a place to live and an adequate program for necessary treatment and maintenance, and shall provide the plan to the patient's guardian if one exists. The community treatment agency shall make a good faith effort to initiate treatment with a patient released from an inpatient facility.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 36-511
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-511 cover?
Section 36-511 ("Quality of treatment") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 36-511?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-511" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 36-511 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Arizona.