Título 15. COURTS · Capítulo 11. JUVENILE CODE · Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15-11-101. Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect.
Actualizado hasta: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
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- (a)
If necessary, the investigator of a report of child abuse and neglect may apply to the court for certain medical examinations and evaluations of a child or other children in the household.#
- (b)
Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant, the court may order a physical examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a physician. Such order may be granted ex parte.#
- (c)
Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a psychological or psychiatric examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health professional.#
- (d)
Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a forensic examination and evaluation of a child or other children in the household by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health professional.#
- (e)
Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant and after a hearing, the court may order a physical, psychological, or psychiatric examination of a child’s parent, guardian, or legal custodian.#
History
Code 1981, § 15-11-101, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.
Cross references
Persons required to report instances of child abuse, § 19-7-5. Hearsay, T. 24, C. 8. Giving of consent for surgical or medical treatment generally, § 31-9-1 et seq. Right of minor to obtain medical services for treatment of venereal disease on minor’s consent alone, § 31-17-7.
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Actualizado hasta: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
Texto leído de t15-ch1-11a-(v13)-2020-pdf.pdf, Volumen V13, edición 2020, página 786; acción de fusión: carried; SHA-256 del archivo 1f1f034443c3.