ARTICLE 3
DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS
15-11-101. Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
(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,
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19-7-5.
Hearsay, T. 24, C. 8.
Giving of consent for surgical or medical treatment generally,
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31-9-1 et seq.
Right of minor to obtain medical services for treatment of venereal disease on minor's consent alone,
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31-17-7.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
C.J.S.
- 43 C.J.S., Infants,
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209 et seq.
U.L.A.
- Uniform Juvenile Court Act (U.L.A.)
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28.
ALR.
- Defense of infancy in juvenile delinquency proceedings, 83 A.L.R.4th 1135.
