Georgia § 15-11-101 - Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect.

§ 15-11-101. Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.) 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 . Cross references. - Persons required to report instances of child abuse, § 19-7-5 .