Proceedings for Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluation and Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment
Judicial officers preside over proceedings for court-ordered mental health evaluation (“COE”) and court-ordered mental health treatment (“COT”) at Valleywise Behavioral Health Centers (Mesa, Phoenix, and Maryvale), Arizona State Hospital, and the downtown Phoenix court complex. These proceedings are governed by Chapter 5 of Title 36, Arizona Revised Statutes.
If you or someone you know is facing a behavioral health crisis, call 988 or the Central Arizona Crisis Line (serves Maricopa County), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 988, (602) 222-9444 or (800) 631-1314 (toll free) or (800) 327-9254 (TTY/TDD).
For a comprehensive list of local and national resources, or for information to help children and students, please visit the Maricopa County Public Health website.
