15A V.S.A. § 3-603: Time and filing of evaluation

(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.