New Hampshire § 171-B:7 Examination

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 171-B:7 — Examination

New Hampshire § 171-B:7

Title XIIPUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE

Ch. 171-BINVOLUNTARY ADMISSION FOR PERSONS FOUND NOT COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 171-B:7 (2026).

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Upon receipt of the petition, the court shall order a person sought to be admitted to submit to an examination by a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, who shall have experience and training in developmental and intellectual disabilities, who is designated by the court. The expert so designated shall file with the court at least 7 days prior to the day of the hearing, a written report. The report shall include the examiner's opinions as to the following:

I.Whether the person sought to be admitted meets the standard in RSA 171-B:2, IV and V;

II.Whether involuntary admission is necessary; and

III.If paragraphs I and II are met, the facility or program which can best provide the degree of security, services and treatment needed for the person.

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Upon receipt of the petition, the court shall order a person sought to be admitted to submit to an examination by a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, who shall have experience and training in developmental and intellectual disabilities, who is designated by the court. The expert so designated shall file with the court at least 7 days prior to the day of the hearing, a written report. The report shall include the examiner's opinions as to the following:
I. Whether the person sought to be admitted meets the standard in RSA 171-B:2, IV and V;
II. Whether involuntary admission is necessary; and
III. If paragraphs I and II are met, the facility or program which can best provide the degree of security, services and treatment needed for the person.