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Rule 326 Examiner, duties and appointment

PART II

(a) Duties. Any examiner appointed by the Court shall submit a written report to the Court in accordance with Form II-F and mail copies to all persons listed on the order appointing the examiner no later than 10 days before the hearing. The examiner shall attend the hearing unless excused by the Court.

(b) Contents of report. In the report, the examiner shall make findings indicating whether the individual's ability to receive and evaluate information is impaired to such an extent that he or she lacks the capacity:

(1) To take those actions necessary to obtain, administer, and dispose of real and personal property, intangible property, business property, benefits, and income.

(2) To take those actions necessary to provide health care, food, shelter, clothing, personal hygiene and other care for him or herself so that serious physical illness is more likely than not to occur.

(3) To meet all or some essential requirements for his or her habilitation or therapeutic needs.

(c) Termination of appointment. The appointment of an examiner shall terminate upon disposition of the matter unless otherwise directed by the Court.