The person alleged to meet the criteria for board-ordered commitment shall be represented by counsel. Such representation is not subject to waiver, and the person is entitled:
- (1) To be present at the hearing;
- (2) To obtain a continuance in order to adequately prepare a case;
- (3) To present documents and witnesses;
- (4) To cross-examine witnesses; and
- (5) To require testimony in person from the psychiatrist or psychologist who performed the evaluation required in 27B-7-28.
Source: SL 2000, ch 131 , § 73.