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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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