Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 15A, § 3-603
Time and filing of evaluation
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As of January 1, 2022
(1) 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.
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) A person who prepares an evaluation may charge a reasonable fee based on the time spent in conducting and writing the evaluation.
(4) A person who prepares an evaluation may charge a reasonable fee based on the time spent in conducting and writing the evaluation.
(5) An evaluation fee is subject to review by the court. Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.
(5) An evaluation fee is subject to review by the court.
Official source: Vermont General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Vermont statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.