Welf. & Inst. Code 712

Summary:

A licensed mental health professional conducting the evaluation must personally examine the minor and conduct appropriate screenings, testing, and assessments. The evaluator must prepare and submit a report to the court including her findings and recommendations.

Keywords:
child, developmentally disabled, mental health professional, mental health, obligatory reporting
Data Origin: 
Mental health professional
Parties Bound: 
Mental health professional
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Welf. & Inst. Code 711: the court may order an evaluation of a minor if the minor appears or is alleged by counsel to have a serious mental disorder, to be seriously emotionally disturbed, or to have a developmental disability
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(e)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for judicial and administrative proceedings