Multidisciplinary Team

2026-11-03

Scope of Services 1 . Statement of Work 1 . 1 . The Contractor must serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team ( MDT ), as required by New Hampshire RSA 135 - E , Involuntary Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators , and New Hampshire Administrative Rule He - C 701 , Involuntary Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators . 1 . 2 . The Contractor must ensure services are available statewide . 1 . 3 . The Contractor must assess and evaluate whether a person convicted of a sexually violent offense who is eligible for release from total confinement meets the definition of a sexually violent predator as defined in RSA 135 - E . 1 . 4 . The Contractor must accept assignments from the Department to evaluate individuals . 1 . 5 . The Contractor must accept direction relative to the assessment and evaluation from the Department ’ s designated MDT Chairperson . 1 . 6 . The Contractor , as a member of the MDT , may receive legal counsel , as necessary relative to the assessment and evaluation , from the New Hampshire Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General . 1 . 7 . The Contractor must complete all work relative to the assessment and evaluation in accordance with the time frames in RSA 135 - E , or as established by the Department . 1 . 8 . The Contractor must assess and evaluate each individual assigned by the Department by : 1 . 8 . 1 . Reviewing all information and documents provided by the Department ; 1 . 8 . 2 . Participating in a personal interview of the individual by one or more members of the MDT , as directed by the Department , if the individual opts for this interview ; 1 . 8 . 3 . Requesting additional relevant information from the Department for assessment and evaluation , as needed ; 1 . 8 . 4 . Meeting with the Department and other members on the MDT to discuss and review the information and records provided to evaluate and make an assessment ; and 1 . 8 . 5 . Collaborating with the other members on the MDT to determine whether or not the individual meets the definition of a sexually violent predator in accordance with RSA 135 - E . 1 . 9 . Certification and Licensing 1 . 9 . 1 . The Contractor must maintain the certifications and licensing with credentials that include : 1 . 9 . 1 . 1 . A psychologist with a doctoral degree from a school accredited by the American Psychological Association and licensed by the applicable licensing board or entity in the state of current practice ; or 1 . 9 . 1 . 2 . A psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and licensed by the applicable licensing board or entity in the state of current practice . 1 . 9 . 2 . The Contractor must submit copies of recertification and licensing renewal upon recertification or license renewal , thereafter . 1 . 10 . Reporting 1 . 10 . 1 . The Contractor must work with other MDT members to prepare a written report of the MDT ’ s decision in Section 1 . 8 . 5 ., in accordance with RSA 135 - E . The Contractor must ensure the report includes , but is not limited to : 1 . 10 . 1 . 1 . Identification of MDT members and the dates that the MDT met . 1 . 10 . 1 . 2 . Description of the assessment and evaluation conducted by the MDT , including , but not limited to : 1 . 10 . 1 . 2 . 1 . A summary of information and documents reviewed . 1 . 10 . 1 . 2 . 2 . Whether or not a personal interview was conducted . 1 . 10 . 1 . 2 . 3 . A list of the assessment and evaluative instruments completed or administered by the MDT , if any . 1 . 10 . 1 . 2 . 4 . The MDT ’ s determination as to whether the person convicted of a sexually violent offense meets the definition of sexually violent predator , as defined in RSA 135 - E , and the reasons for the determination . 1 . 10 . 1 . 2 . 5 . The MDT ’ s determination as to whether or not the person has a mental abnormality or personality disorder ; the identification of the mental abnormality or personality disorder ; and the reasons for its determination .

New Hampshire

2026-04-28