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Court Order
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If the court answers all the above questions YES, it may issue an order that
includes the following:
Directing the person to follow an individualized treatment plan;
Identifying incentives for compliance potential consequences for
noncompliance.
Committing the person to the care and supervision of an ACT team or other
outpatient facility.
34-B MRSA §3873(6) and (7)
Duration of Court Order
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The court order may be effective for a period up to 12 months. The order is
subject to termination or renewal as described below.
34-B MRSA §3873(6)
Appeal
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The person may appeal the court order to the Superior Court. The appeal
must be filed within 30 days of the District Court’s order.
34-B MRSA § 3873-A(5)(I) and §386(11)
(and Rule 76D, Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, not in appendix)
Non-Compliance with the Order
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If the person fails to comply with the court’s order, including failure to
comply with the treatment plan, the applicant may file a motion to enforce the
order. The motion must include a certificate from a practitioner identifying the
noncompliance.
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