§ 21-28.2-4. Medical examination.
The department shall designate facilities and physicians and establish procedures for the conduct of medical examinations pursuant to this chapter. In all these cases the department shall designate two (2) qualified physicians to examine the patient. The department shall provide for the use of accepted medical procedures, tests, and treatment, which may include, but are not limited to, narcotic antagonists and thin layer chromotography. Upon conclusion of the medical examination, the persons conducting the medical examination shall promptly transmit a report of the examination to the court that directed the medical examination. If after reviewing the report the court is not satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is a narcotic addict, it shall dismiss the petition and discharge the person. If after reviewing the report the court is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is a narcotic addict, it shall proceed as hereinafter provided.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 163, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-28.2 - Drug Abuse Control
Section 21-28.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 21-28.2-2. - Rules and regulations.
Section 21-28.2-3. - Admission of narcotic addict on civil certification.
Section 21-28.2-4. - Medical examination.
Section 21-28.2-5. - Determination of narcotic addiction.
Section 21-28.2-6. - No application for hearing or jury trial.
Section 21-28.2-7. - Application for hearing or jury trial.
Section 21-28.2-8. - Period of commitment.
Section 21-28.2-9. - Private session — Records of proceedings.
Section 21-28.2-10. - Writ of habeas corpus — Discharge.
Section 21-28.2-11. - Detention — Pending hearings.
Section 21-28.2-12. - Retention, supervision, and transfer.
Section 21-28.2-13. - Preservation of rights.
Section 21-28.2-14. - Proceedings with respect to juveniles.
Section 21-28.2-14.1. - Appeals.
Section 21-28.2-15. - Chapter inapplicable in criminal cases.
Section 21-28.2-16. - Department’s consent to certification.
Section 21-28.2-17. - Care, custody, and supervision of narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-18. - Discharge of certified narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-19. - Aftercare — Supervision of certain narcotic addicts.
Section 21-28.2-20. - Approval of rehabilitation facilities and service.