2012 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XII - PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE
Chapter 171-B - INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION FOR PERSONS FOUND NOT COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL
Section 171-B:7 - Examination.

    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. 1994, 408:9, eff. Jan. 1, 1995. 2008, 52:19, eff. July 11, 2008.