[§334-144] Hearing and court order. (a) The court shall conduct a hearing to consider all facts relating to the petition. The court may postpone the hearing and order the respondent to be assessed for substance abuse or addiction by a certified substance abuse counselor, at the petitioner's expense.
(b) The court may grant the petition if it finds clear and convincing evidence that:
(c) The court order shall be limited to ninety days of outpatient treatment. Upon renewal of the petition, the court may extend the petition for an additional ninety days. [L 2004, c 44, pt of §20]