The court, on motion of either party or on its own motion, may appoint an independent, licensed mental health professional as an expert to render a report to assist the court in determining the best interest of the child.
La. R.S. 9:355.15
Mental health expert; appointment
Acts 1997, No. 1173, §1; Acts 2012, No. 627, §1; Acts 2022, No. 614, §1.
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