Judicial appointment of guardian; professional evaluation

  1. Law
  2. US Virgin Islands Code
  3. Virgin Islands Uniform Probate and Fiduciary Relations Code
  4. Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property
  5. Guardianship of Incapacitated Person
  6. Judicial appointment of guardian; professional evaluation

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  • At or before a hearing under this part, the Court may order a professional evaluation of the respondent and shall order the evaluation if the respondent so demands. If the Court orders the evaluation, the respondent must be examined by a physician, psychologist, or other individual appointed by the Court who is qualified to evaluate the respondent’s alleged impairment. The examiner shall promptly file a written report with the Court. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, the report must contain:

    • (1) a description of the nature, type, and extent of the respondent’s specific cognitive and functional limitations;

    • (2) an evaluation of the respondent’s mental and physical condition and, if appropriate, educational potential, adaptive behavior, and social skills;

    • (3) a prognosis for improvement and a recommendation as to the appropriate treatment or habilitation plan; and

    • (4) the date of any assessment or examination upon which the report is based.


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