Chapter 123 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 36C, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, the following section:-

Section 36D.  The department, in collaboration with the department of public health, shall establish a comprehensive program of assisted outpatient treatment to increase the availability of mental health and other services that enhance community participation and improve the engagement, quality of life, and satisfaction level of at risk service recipients. The department shall: (i) create specific criteria to identify at-risk individuals  and assess the necessity of court-ordered outpatient treatment and (ii) where necessary, develop a plan and seek a court ordered mandatory outpatient treatment plan for at-risk individuals, including case management and other services the department deems necessary.