36-538. Independent evaluator
At all hearings conducted pursuant to sections 36-539, 36-543 and 36-546, a person
has the right to have an analysis of the person's mental condition by an independent
evaluator. If the person is unable to afford an evaluation, the court shall appoint an
independent evaluator acceptable to the patient from a list of physicians, psychiatric
and mental health nurse practitioners with sufficient relevant experience as determined
by the medical director and psychologists who are willing to accept court-appointed
evaluations.
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