Utah § 26B-5-339 Designated examiners.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-5-339 — Designated examiners.

Utah § 26B-5-339

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-5Health Care - Substance Use and Mental Health

Part 26B-5-3Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities

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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-5-339 (2026).

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(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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(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 body of the county in which the proposed patient resides or is found, unless the designated examiner is otherwise paid.