Colorado § 15-14-306 - Professional evaluation.
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§ 15-14-306. Professional evaluation.
(1) At or before a hearing under this part 3, the court may order a professional evaluation of the respondent and shall order the evaluation if the respondent so demands. If the court orders the evaluation, the respondent must be examined by a physician, psychologist, or other individual appointed by the court who is qualified to evaluate the respondent's alleged impairment. The examiner shall promptly file a written report with the court. Unless otherwise directed by the court, the report must contain:
(a) A description of the nature, type, and extent of the respondent's specific cognitive and functional limitations, if any;
(b) An evaluation of the respondent's mental and physical condition and, if appropriate, educational potential, adaptive behavior, and social skills;
(c) A prognosis for improvement and a recommendation as to the appropriate treatment or habilitation plan; and
(d) The date of any assessment or examination upon which the report is based.
Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1794, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17-103).
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