N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 14

As amended through April 29, 2024
Rule 14 - Court-Ordered Evaluations and Assessments

In any case, the Court may order that the juvenile be examined by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other qualified expert as may be needed for the Court to determine the needs of the juvenile. Evaluations, testing for the use of controlled substances or alcohol, comprehensive clinical assessments or equivalent mental health assessments, and other examinations shall be ordered and conducted in accordance with N.C.G.S. 7B-2502. The Court shall use the forms created and provided by the NCAOC to order a comprehensive clinical assessment or to order the production of records, unless good cause exists to enter a more specific order.

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 14

Adopted November 15, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.