In Re Pima County Mental Health No 20200860221

Summary

The court held that physician affidavits supporting a petition for court-ordered treatment must contain all information required by statute, but may satisfy that requirement through attached documents expressly incorporated by reference. Although the affidavits and attachments here were deficient, the respondent waived her objection by failing to raise it below, and the deficiencies did not constitute fundamental, prejudicial error because she received a fair opportunity to contest the petition. The court therefore vacated the appellate decision and affirmed the trial court's treatment order.