25-4A-38. Form of custody evaluations.
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(1)Use interview, assessment, and testing procedures that are consistent with generally accepted clinical, forensic, scientific, diagnostic, or medical standards;
(2)Complete a fact-finding investigation;
(3)Interview service providers and other collateral sources (teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, neighbors, and others) who are knowledgeable about the child and family; and
(4)Administer or obtain psychological evaluations only upon receiving a court order or an agreement between the parties. Psychological evaluations must only be administered and interpreted by a licensed expert.
(1)The procedures employed during the evaluation;
(2)The data collected as permitted by professional standards;
(3)Testing results;
(4)An explanation of any limitations in the evaluation or any reservations of the professional regarding the resulting recommendations;
(5)Verification of each statement of material fact upon which the evaluator relied and the sources of verification, or alternatively, the inability to verify material facts and reasons therefore;
(6)The amount of time spent with each party and child; and
(7)Application and discussion of each of the factors set forth in § 25-4A-24 .