R. Invo. Hosp. Ment. Ill Pers. 12.24

As amended through September 9, 2024
Rule 12.24 - Evaluation report

The findings of the chief medical officer pursuant to Iowa Code section 229.14 must state with reasonable particularity on the form prescribed by this chapter the facts and basis for the diagnostic conclusions concerning the respondent's serious mental impairment and recommended treatment, including but not limited to: The basis for the chief medical officer's conclusion as to respondent's mental illness, judgmental capacity concerning need for treatment, treatability, and dangerousness; and the basis for the chief medical officer's conclusions concerning recommended treatment including the basis for the judgment that the chief medical officer's treatment recommendation is the least restrictive alternative treatment pursuant to options (a), (b), (c), or (d) of Iowa Code section 229.14(1).

See rule 12.36, Form 18

R. Invo. Hosp. Ment. Ill Pers. 12.24

Supreme Court Report 1979; November 9, 2001, effective 2/15/2002; 10/1/2008, effective 12/15/2008.