CHC 760 - Medical, sensory, psychological, and psychiatric examinations
CHAPTER 8. SPECIAL MOTIONS AND DISCOVERY
Art. 760. Medical, sensory, psychological, and psychiatric examinations
A. On its own motion or on the motion of any party, the court may order any child of the family or the caretaker to be examined by a physician, optometrist, or audiologist.
B. On its own motion or on motion of any party, after a contradictory hearing and a showing of good cause, the court may order any child of the family or the caretaker to be examined by a psychologist or a psychiatrist.
C. Any examination as herein provided shall be made and the findings submitted to the court within thirty days of the date the order is entered. Such period may be extended by the court for good cause.
D. Copies of any reports of findings submitted to the court shall be available to counsel for all parties.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §7.