1. (a) An assessor selected to evaluate an adult who may be a qualified adult shall:

   1. (1) conduct an appropriate psychological evaluation of the adult;
   2. (2) recommend whether the adult would likely benefit from participation in the referral program; and

   3. (3) explain, in detail, the reason for the recommendation.

      The evaluation, recommendation, and explanation shall be submitted to the court in writing, with the recommendation being submitted on a sheet separate from the evaluation and explanation.

2. (b) The evaluation and explanation are confidential. The recommendation is a public record unless ordered sealed by the court.
3. (c) The state may pay the costs of the assessment under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.205-2023, SEC.27.