OAR 859-300-0160
Independent Examination of Petitioner
(1)
The PSRB may require that the petitioner undergo an independent forensic mental health assessment in addition to the one submitted by petitioner. The assessment shall include at a minimum, an opinion and a basis for that opinion, of petitioner’s interpersonal violence and self-harm risk. The petitioner shall bear the costs of any independent evaluation and assessment. Failure of petitioner to undergo an assessment ordered by the PSRB will result in denial of the petition for relief.(2)
An attorney representing the state or county may request that the Board require the petitioner to submit to a forensic mental health assessment by a psychiatrist or psychologist. The party requesting this assessment shall bear the costs of the assessment.(a)
The attorney for the state or county shall file a written notice of intent to request an assessment within 10 days from receipt of the petition for relief. The notice shall be served on the Board, petitioner and Department of Human Services/Oregon Health Authority.(b)
The examination shall include an opinion, and a basis for that opinion, as to whether or not the petitioner would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety if relief was granted, including an evaluation of self-harm risk.
Source:
Rule 859-300-0160 — Independent Examination of Petitioner, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=859-300-0160.