There Is a Newer Version
of
the Rhode Island General Laws
2005 Rhode Island Code - § 21-28.2-4 — Medical examination.
The department shall designate facilities and physicians and establish
procedures for the conduct of medical examinations pursuant to this chapter. In
all these cases the department shall designate two (2) qualified physicians to
examine the patient. The department shall provide for the use of accepted
medical procedures, tests, and treatment, which may include, but are not
limited to, narcotic antagonists and thin layer chromotography. Upon conclusion
of the medical examination, the persons conducting the medical examination
shall promptly transmit a report of the examination to the court that directed
the medical examination. If after reviewing the report the court is not
satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is a narcotic
addict, it shall dismiss the petition and discharge the person. If after
reviewing the report the court is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds
to believe the person is a narcotic addict, it shall proceed as hereinafter
provided.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
