Okla. Stat. tit. 43A § 5-418

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 5-418 - Precommitment screening examination - Copy of order to be provided examinee - Explanation of examination

In addition to the notice requirements contained in the Mental Health Law, each person ordered to undergo a precommitment screening examination shall receive:

1. A copy of the order requiring the person to undergo the examination; and

2. A written statement explaining what the examination will cover.

If the individual is unable to read or understand the written materials, every effort will be made to explain them in a language such person understands, and a copy of the examination findings shall be provided to the court, to the person's attorney of record, if known, and the person's treatment advocate as defined pursuant to Section 1-109.1 of this title, if any, upon completion.

Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 5-418

Amended by Laws 2013 , c. 3, s. 4, eff. 11/1/2013.

Added by Laws 1980, SB 633, c. 324, § 8, emerg. eff. 6/17/1980; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 79, eff. 11/1/1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 54.7 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. 11/1/1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 5-404 by Laws 1997, HB 2024, c. 387, § 12, eff. 11/1/1997.