Vermont § 3-603 - Time and filing of evaluation
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§ 3-603. Time and filing of evaluation
- (a) The evaluator shall complete a written evaluation and file it with the court within
60 days after receipt of the court’s order for an evaluation, unless the court for
good cause allows a later filing. (b) If an evaluation produces a concern, as described in subsection 2-204(a) of this title, the evaluation shall be filed immediately and shall explain why the concern poses
a risk of harm to the physical or psychological well-being of the minor. (c) An evaluator shall give the petitioner a copy of an evaluation when filed with the
court and for two years shall retain a copy and a list of every source for each item
of information in the evaluation. (d) A person who prepares an evaluation may charge a reasonable fee based on the time
spent in conducting and writing the evaluation. (e) An evaluation fee is subject to review by the court. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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