Sch. Cnty. Pa. 1915.8

As amended through February 1, 2024

Rule 1915.8 - PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EXAMINATION OF PERSONS

(a) The Custody Conciliation Officer shall maintain and, on request, provide counsel and the parties with a list of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and the like, who are available for consultation, evaluation, and testimony in custody matters.

In the event that psychological studies, home studies or other evaluations are deemed necessary to a proper disposition of the matter and ordered by the Court, the cost of such studies may be assessed against the parties in a manner as determined by the Court after reviewing the report of the Custody Conciliation Officer following the conciliation conference. Such assessment will be based on what the Court believes to be in the best interest of the child and what will best facilitate the timely resolution of the matter, taking into consideration the parties' ability to pay.

Amended effective 3/1/2021; revised 2/23/2022; amended effective 2/1/2024.