Rule 60. Physicians' Letters or Professional Evaluation

Any physician's letter or professional evaluation utilized as the evidentiary basis to support a petition for the appointment of a guardian, conservator or other protective order under Article 14 of the Colorado Probate Code, unless otherwise directed by the court, should 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 recommendation as to the appropriate treatment or rehabilitation plan; and

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

Committee Notes

Source: Entire chapter amended and adopted June 28, 2018, effective September 1,