Rule 705. Transfer to Another Inpatient Psychiatric Acute Care Facility

(a) New Assessment Not Required. As provided in A.R.S. § 8-272(L), if the child is transferred from one inpatient psychiatric acute care facility to another inpatient psychiatric acute care facility, a new outpatient or inpatient assessment is not required. (b) Notice of Transfer. At least 5 days before the child is transferred, the filing entity must file a notice of transfer with the juvenile court and serve the notice on the parties. The notice must include: (1) The name and address of the facility to which the child is being transferred and the date of the transfer; (2) A statement from the medical doctor of the receiving inpatient psychiatric acute care facility or the medical director's designee that the receiving facility is an appropriate facility to meet the child's mental health needs and that it is the least restrictive available alternative; and (3) A statement that the filing entity has contacted the child's attorney or guardian ad litem and whether the child or the child's attorney or guardian ad litem opposes the transfer. (c) Request for Hearing. Any party may file a motion to request that the court set a hearing to review the transfer as provided in A.R.S. § 8-272(M). (d) Continuing Review. If a child is transferred, the court must continue to review the ongoing need for the child to receive inpatient psychiatric acute care services as provided in Rule 704.