Okla. Stat. tit. 30, § 30-3-108
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Evaluations of subject of proceeding
Official statutory text
A. After the filing of the petition, the court may, on its own
motion or at the request of any party to the proceeding, if the
court determines it to be for the best interest of the ward, order
an evaluation of the subject of the proceeding in connection with
any proceeding pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma
Guardianship and Conservatorship Act where the capacity of said
person is a material issue.
B. Any evaluations made pursuant to the Oklahoma Guardianship
and Conservatorship Act, as appropriate for the condition or alleged
condition of the person being evaluated, shall be performed by:
1. A physician;
2. A psychologist;
3. A social worker with a graduate degree in social work and
field training or experience in working with incapacitated or
partially incapacitated persons; or
4. Other expert with knowledge of the particular incapacity or
disability which the individual is alleged or has been found to
have, or knowledge of the skills required to meet the essential
requirements for the individual's physical health or safety or to
manage that individual's financial resources.
C. An evaluation report prepared and signed by the person or
persons performing the evaluation shall be submitted to the court
prior to the hearing at which the court shall consider the report.
The report shall include, but not be limited to:
1. A description of the nature and extent of the incapacity of
the person, if any;
2. A description of the mental, emotional and physical
condition of the person, his ability to function in the ordinary
activities of daily life and, if appropriate, the educational
condition, adaptive behavior and social skills of the person;
3. An opinion regarding the kind and extent of assistance, if
any, required by the person;
4. An assessment and review of any services necessary to
provide for the well-being of the person in the following areas:
a. physical health,
b. mental health,
c. social skills, and
d. adequate and appropriate living conditions;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 30. Guardian and Ward Page 44
5. An opinion regarding:
a. the probability that the extent of the incapacity, if
any, of the person may significantly lessen or
increase, and
b. the type of services or treatment, if any, appropriate
for the subject of the proceeding or which could
facilitate improvement in the condition of the subject
of the proceeding; and
6. A description of any tests or other evaluative techniques
used.
motion or at the request of any party to the proceeding, if the
court determines it to be for the best interest of the ward, order
an evaluation of the subject of the proceeding in connection with
any proceeding pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma
Guardianship and Conservatorship Act where the capacity of said
person is a material issue.
B. Any evaluations made pursuant to the Oklahoma Guardianship
and Conservatorship Act, as appropriate for the condition or alleged
condition of the person being evaluated, shall be performed by:
1. A physician;
2. A psychologist;
3. A social worker with a graduate degree in social work and
field training or experience in working with incapacitated or
partially incapacitated persons; or
4. Other expert with knowledge of the particular incapacity or
disability which the individual is alleged or has been found to
have, or knowledge of the skills required to meet the essential
requirements for the individual's physical health or safety or to
manage that individual's financial resources.
C. An evaluation report prepared and signed by the person or
persons performing the evaluation shall be submitted to the court
prior to the hearing at which the court shall consider the report.
The report shall include, but not be limited to:
1. A description of the nature and extent of the incapacity of
the person, if any;
2. A description of the mental, emotional and physical
condition of the person, his ability to function in the ordinary
activities of daily life and, if appropriate, the educational
condition, adaptive behavior and social skills of the person;
3. An opinion regarding the kind and extent of assistance, if
any, required by the person;
4. An assessment and review of any services necessary to
provide for the well-being of the person in the following areas:
a. physical health,
b. mental health,
c. social skills, and
d. adequate and appropriate living conditions;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 30. Guardian and Ward Page 44
5. An opinion regarding:
a. the probability that the extent of the incapacity, if
any, of the person may significantly lessen or
increase, and
b. the type of services or treatment, if any, appropriate
for the subject of the proceeding or which could
facilitate improvement in the condition of the subject
of the proceeding; and
6. A description of any tests or other evaluative techniques
used.
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