Section 618 – Designated examiners.

• (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:
  • (a) a proposed patient has been under a court order for assisted outpatient treatment;
  • (b) the proposed patient complied with the terms of the assisted outpatient treatment order, if any; and
  • (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.

Amended by Chapter 256, 2019 General Session
Amended by Chapter 419, 2019 General Session