Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 5-418
Precommitment Screening Examination - Copy of Order to be Provided Examinee - Explanation of Examination
Effective Nov 1, 1997Laws 1980, SB 633, c. 324, § 8, emerg. eff. June 17, 1980; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 79, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 54.7 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 5-404 by Laws 1997, HB 2024, c. 387, § 12, eff. November 1, 1997.
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, and to the person's attorney of record, if known, upon completion.
Laws 1980, SB 633, c. 324, § 8, emerg. eff. June 17, 1980; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 79, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 54.7 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 5-404 by Laws 1997, HB 2024, c. 387, § 12, eff. November 1, 1997.