2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Colorado Probate Code
Article 14 - Persons Under Disability - Protection
Part 4 - Protection of Property of Protected Person
§ 15-14-406.5. Professional evaluation
(1) At or before a hearing under this part 4, 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 the court directs otherwise, 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 of habilitation plan; and
(d) The date of any assessment or examination upon which the report is based.
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