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Colorado · Through Colorado Revised Statutes 2026

C.R.S. § 15-14-306: Professional evaluation.

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  1. Title 15 - PROBATE, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARIES
  2. Article 14 - Persons Under Disability - Protection
  3. Part 3 - GUARDIANSHIP OF INCAPACITATED PERSON

(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) A description of the nature, type, and extent of the respondent's specific cognitive and functional limitations, if any;

(b) An evaluation of the respondent's mental and physical condition and, if appropriate, educational potential, adaptive behavior, and social skills;

(c) A prognosis for improvement and a recommendation as to the appropriate treatment or habilitation plan; and

(d) The date of any assessment or examination upon which the report is based.

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