22 §4063-A. Medical and psychological examination - Maine Statutes

Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION HEADING: PL 1973, C. 790, §1 (AMD)

Part 3: CHILDREN

Chapter 1071: CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTION ACT

Subchapter 7: CARE OF CHILD IN CUSTODY

§4063-A. Medical and psychological examination

1. Physical examination required. The department shall ensure that a child ordered into its custody receives an appointment for a medical examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner within 10 working days after the department's custody of the child commences.

[ 1991, c. 194, (NEW) .]

2. Psychological assessment. If the physician or nurse practitioner who performs a physical examination pursuant to subsection 1 determines that a psychological assessment of the child is appropriate, the department shall ensure that an appointment is obtained for such an assessment within 30 days of the physical examination.

[ 1991, c. 194, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1991, c. 194, (NEW).