2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 15 - COURTS (§§ 15-1-1 — 15-25-3)
Chapter 11 - JUVENILE COURTS (§§ 15-11-1 — 15-11-747)
Article 3 - DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS (§§ 15-11-100 — 15-11-244)
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 15-11-100 — 15-11-113)
Section 15-11-101 - Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect

• (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.

Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 1-1, eff. 1/1/2014.