Rule 11-210 - STUDY; PHYSICAL OR MENTAL EXAMINATION(a)Order(1)Generally Any order for a study or examination pursuant to Code, Courts Article, § 3-816 shall specify the time, place, manner, conditions, and scope of the study or examination and the person or persons by whom it is to be made. (2)Physical or Mental Examination Any order for a physical or mental examination pursuant to Code, Courts Article, § 3-816 also: (A) shall require that the examination be conducted on an outpatient basis if, considering the child's condition, that is feasible and appropriate ;(B) may order an inpatient evaluation for a placement period not to exceed 21 days if, after a hearing, the court finds: (i) that an inpatient evaluation is necessary, and (ii) that there are no less restrictive means to obtain an evaluation; and(C) may address (i) the filing of a report of findings and conclusions, and the testimony at a hearing by the examining physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other professionally qualified person, (ii) the payment of the expenses of the examination, and (iii) any other relevant matters.(b)Copies of Report The person making a report of a study or examination shall provide the report to the local department. Promptly upon receipt of the report, the local department shall file it with the court and serve a copy of it on the attorney for each party represented by an attorney and on each unrepresented party. Reports ordered pursuant to Code, Courts Article, § 3-816 shall be served at least 5 days before presentation to the court. (c)Use of Report Ordered Under Code, Courts Article, § 3-816 The report of an examination ordered pursuant to Code, Courts Article, § 3-816 and testimony regarding that report is not admissible at an adjudicatory hearing but is admissible at a disposition hearing and post-disposition hearing. Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-210
Source: This Rule is derived in part from former Rule 11-105(2021) and is in part new.
Adopted Nov 9, 2021, eff. 1/1/2022. Cross reference: See Code, Courts Article, § 3-816 concerning case studies.