15A V.S.A. § 603
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§ 3-603. Time and filing of evaluation
Official statutory text
(a) The evaluator shall complete a written evaluation and file it with the court within 60 days after receipt of the court's order for an evaluation, unless the court for good cause allows a later filing.
(b) If an evaluation produces a concern, as described in subsection 2-204(a) of this title, the evaluation shall be filed immediately and shall explain why the concern poses a risk of harm to the physical or psychological well-being of the minor.
(c) An evaluator shall give the petitioner a copy of an evaluation when filed with the court and for two years shall retain a copy and a list of every source for each item of information in the evaluation.
(d) A person who prepares an evaluation may charge a reasonable fee based on the time spent in conducting and writing the evaluation.
(e) An evaluation fee is subject to review by the court.
(b) If an evaluation produces a concern, as described in subsection 2-204(a) of this title, the evaluation shall be filed immediately and shall explain why the concern poses a risk of harm to the physical or psychological well-being of the minor.
(c) An evaluator shall give the petitioner a copy of an evaluation when filed with the court and for two years shall retain a copy and a list of every source for each item of information in the evaluation.
(d) A person who prepares an evaluation may charge a reasonable fee based on the time spent in conducting and writing the evaluation.
(e) An evaluation fee is subject to review by the court.
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