2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §36-536  Service of petition; counsel for proposed patient; notice

A. At least seventy-two hours before the court conducts the hearing on the petition for court-ordered treatment, a copy of the petition and affidavits in support thereof and the notice of the hearing shall be served upon the patient, who shall be informed of the purpose of the hearing and shall be advised of his right to consult counsel. If the patient has not employed counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the court at least three days before the hearing. If at the time of the petition for evaluation, the patient had counsel, the same attorney should, if possible, be appointed to represent the patient at the hearing for court-ordered treatment.

B. The notice provisions of this section cannot be waived.

C. The notice of the hearing shall fix the time and place for the hearing, which shall be held in the courtroom or other place within the county which the court may designate to insure humane treatment with due regard to the comfort and safety of the patient and others.