New Hampshire Revised Statutes 171-B:7 – Examination
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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 N.H. Rev. Stat. § 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.
I. Whether the person sought to be admitted meets the standard in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 171-B:2, IV and V;
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 171-B:7
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of these laws, shall mean the section next preceding or following that in which such reference is made, unless some other is expressly designated. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:13
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
- petition: when used in connection with the equity jurisdiction of the superior court, and referring to a document filed with the court, shall mean complaint, and "petitioner" shall mean plaintiff. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:51
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.