§ 4-604 — Independent examination

Illinois § 4-604

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Ch. 405: MENTAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
• Act 405 ILCS 5/: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.
• Art.: Chapter IV - Admission, Transfer, And Discharge Procedures For The Persons With Developmental Disabilities

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The respondent is entitled to secure an independent examination by a physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or other expert of his choice. If the respondent is unable to obtain an examination, he may request that the court order an examination to be made by an impartial medical expert pursuant to Supreme Court Rules or by a clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or other expert. Determination of the compensation of the physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or other expert and its payment shall be governed by Supreme Court Rule.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 80-1414; 87-530.)