New Hampshire § 171-B-7 - Section 171-B:7 Examination.
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§ 171-B-7. Section 171-B:7 Examination.
Upon receipt of the petition, the court shall order a person sought to be admitted to submit to an examination by a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, who shall have experience and training in developmental and intellectual disabilities, who is designated by the court. The expert so designated shall file with the court at least 7 days prior to the day of the hearing, a written report. The report shall include the examiner's opinions as to the following: I. Whether the person sought to be admitted meets the standard in RSA 171-B:2, IV and V; II. Whether involuntary admission is necessary; and III. If paragraphs I and II are met, the facility or program which can best provide the degree of security, services and treatment needed for the person.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 171-B-7 ("Section 171-B:7 Examination.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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