Section 34-20A-86 - Right to examination by physician and counselor of choice--Employment by court when necessary.
34-20A-86. Right to examination by physician and counselor of choice--Employment by court when necessary. The person whose commitment or recommitment is sought shall be informed of his right to be examined by a licensed physician and a certified chemical dependency counselor of his choice. If the person is unable to obtain a licensed physician or a certified chemical dependency counselor and requests examination by a physician or counselor, the court shall employ a licensed physician or a certified chemical dependency counselor.
Source: SL 1974, ch 240, § 12 (j); SL 1985, ch 277, § 34.