Section 5-417 - Precommitment examination - Matters includedA precommitment examination ordered by the court shall include, but is not limited to:
1. A physical evaluation;4. A study of the individual's family and community situation;5. A list of available forms of care and treatment which may serve as an alternative to admission to a hospital;6. Powers of attorney or advance health care directives, if any; and7. A recommendation as to the least restrictive placement suitable to the person's needs, as identified by this section, should the individual be ordered to undergo treatment by the court. Programs other than hospitalization to be considered shall include, but not be limited to, outpatient clinics, assisted outpatient treatment where available, extended care facilities, nursing homes, sheltered care arrangements, home care and homemaker services, and other treatment programs or suitable arrangements.
Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 5-417
Amended by Laws 2016 , c. 177, s. 9, eff. 11/1/2016.Amended by Laws 2013 , c. 3, s. 3, eff. 11/1/2013.Added by Laws 1980, SB 633, c. 324, § 7, emerg. eff. 6/17/1980; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 78, eff. 11/1/1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 54.6 by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. 11/1/1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 5-403 by Laws 1997, HB 2024, c. 387, § 12, eff. 11/1/1997.