§ 15-14-306 — Professional evaluation

(1) At or before a hearing under this
part 3, the court may order a professional evaluation of the respondent and shall
order the evaluation if the respondent so demands. If the court orders the
evaluation, the respondent must be examined by a physician, psychologist, or other
individual appointed by the court who is qualified to evaluate the respondent's
alleged impairment. The examiner shall promptly file a written report with the
court. Unless otherwise directed by the court, the report must contain:

(a) A description of the nature, type, and extent of the respondent's specific
cognitive and functional limitations, if any;

(b) An evaluation of the respondent's mental and physical condition and, if
appropriate, educational potential, adaptive behavior, and social skills;

(c) A prognosis for improvement and a recommendation as to the appropriate
treatment or habilitation plan; and

(d) The date of any assessment or examination upon which the report is
based.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1794, � 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see � 15-17-103).