Utah Statutes
§ 26B-5-339 — Designated examiners.
Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-5 Health Care - Substance Use and Mental Health·Part 26B-5-3 Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities
(1)A designated examiner shall consider a proposed patient's mental health history when evaluating a proposed patient.
(2)A designated examiner may request a court order to obtain a proposed patient's mental health records if a proposed patient refuses to share this information with the designated examiner.
(3)A designated examiner, when evaluating a proposed patient for civil commitment, shall consider whether:
(3)(a) a proposed patient has been under a court order for assisted outpatient treatment;
(3)(b) the proposed patient complied with the terms of the assisted outpatient treatment order, if any; and
(3)(c) whether assisted outpatient treatment is sufficient to meet the proposed patient's needs.
(4)A designated examiner shall be allowed a reasonable fee by the county legislative
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 26B-1-102
Definitions.§ 26B-1-104
Severability of code provisions.§ 26B-1-105
Individual rights protected.§ 26B-1-202
Department authority and duties.§ 26B-1-209
Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.