Renew MH authority

Evaluator chase, then subsequent confidential eFile. Case mailbox · Filing history

MH evaluator chase

Request a psychiatrist/psychologist evaluation via the case mailbox (tag MhEvalRequest). Parallel to the annual clinician chase.

MH expires 2/28/2026 · eval due ~1/29/2026 (Prob. R. 47).

Agency / clinicEvaluator email

Renew inpatient MH authority

File a continuance / renewal so inpatient mental-health powers do not lapse. Psychiatrist or psychologist evaluation is due about 30 days before expiry (Prob. R. 47).

MH authority expires 2/28/2026 · psych eval due ~1/29/2026.

Confirm MH expiry and evaluation date
Attach or reference the clinician evaluation
eFile the renewal package (confidential)
Address book parties are notified automatically

PBMHAR / PB1f (behind the scenes)

Notes for the package (optional)

Litigant briefing · court process

Before you eFile MH authority renewal

This brief is about filing into court (forms, service, deadlines, what the judge may ask). It is not how to be a guardian day-to-day, and not whether guardianship or a less-restrictive option is appropriate.

What you are filing. You are asking the court to continue inpatient mental-health powers so they do not lapse — a confidential subsequent package (evaluation + renewal).

Court forms stay behind the scenes: PBMHAR, PB1f.

What the court expects

A psychiatrist or psychologist evaluation is timely (about 30 days before expiry under Prob. R. 47).
You can state the current MH expiry and why renewal is needed.
Demand-for-notice and counsel get copies when email is on file.

Service. After eFile, demand-for-notice parties and counsel on the address book get copies when email is on file.

Next step after submit. After accept, watch MH expiry on the case home. A hearing may be set — bring the evaluation and be ready to answer the judge’s questions.

This is process and paperwork literacy — not legal advice. An attorney can still advise you; briefing is available whether or not counsel is on the case.

Check your understanding

I know this renews inpatient MH authority on this case — it does not start a new guardianship.I understand the court expects a timely psychiatrist/psychologist evaluation with this package.I can explain the expiry date and why renewal is being filed if the court asks.

Mark every item above before you can attest and eFile.

I reviewed this package. Required reports/evaluations are complete, service parties are on the address book, and I understand Guardian Assist will not submit to the court until this box is checked (pro se and counsel).

Court filings (eFile history)

Packages submitted to the AZ eFiling sink — with audit trail and who in the address book was notified. Simulation only; not a live portal filing.

Mode: simulate · Case PB2023-001234

No filings yet. Submit from Annual, MH renewal, Extension, Discharge, or Change of address — parties in the address book are notified automatically.