(1) At or before a hearing under this part 3, the court may order a professional evaluation of the respondent and shall order the evaluation if the respondent so demands. If the court orders the evaluation, the respondent must be examined by a physician, psychologist, or other individual appointed by the court who is qualified to evaluate the respondent's alleged impairment. The examiner shall promptly file a written report with the court. Unless otherwise directed by the court, the report must contain:
A description of the nature, type, and extent of the respondent's specific cognitiveand functional limitations, if any;
An evaluation of the respondent's mental and physical condition and, if appropriate,educational potential, adaptive behavior, and social skills;
A prognosis for improvement and a recommendation as to the appropriate treatmentor habilitation plan; and
The date of any assessment or examination upon which the report is based.
Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1794, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17103).