Utah Code § 26B-5-339

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 26B-5-339 - 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.

Utah Code § 26B-5-339

Renumbered from § 62A-15-618 and amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session ,§ 66, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by Chapter 419, 2019 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/14/2019.
Amended by Chapter 256, 2019 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 5/14/2019.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5