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§43A-5-418.
§43A-5-418.
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.
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