2022 Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XVII - Public Welfare
Chapter 123 - Mental Health
Section 19 - Parties or Witnesses; Determination of Mental Condition

Universal Citation: MA Gen L ch 123 § 19 (2022)

Section 19. In order to determine the mental condition of any party or witness before any court of the commonwealth, the presiding judge may, in his discretion, request the department to assign a qualified physician or psychologist, who, if assigned shall make such examinations as the judge may deem necessary.

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