Art. 654.  Medical, sensory, psychological, and psychiatric examinations

A.  On its own motion, or on the motion of the child, the parent, or the petitioner, the court may order any child concerning whom a petition has been filed to be examined by a physician, optometrist, or audiologist.

B.  On its own motion or on motion of the parent or the petitioner, after a contradictory hearing and a showing of good cause, the court may order any child alleged to be in need of care to be examined by a psychologist or a psychiatrist.

C.  On the motion of the child, the court may order a child concerning whom a petition has been filed, to be examined by a psychologist or a psychiatrist.

D.  Any examination as herein provided shall be made and the findings submitted to the court within thirty days of the date the order is entered.  Such period may be extended by the court for good cause.

E.  Copies of any reports of findings submitted to the court shall be available to counsel for all parties.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 705, §1, eff. July 6, 1992.