General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XVII. PUBLIC WELFARE |
CHAPTER 123. MENTAL HEALTH |
SECTION 19. Parties or witnesses; determination of mental condition
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In order to determine the mental condition of any party or witness before any court of the commonwealth, the presiding judge may, in his discretion, request the department to assign a qualified physician or psychologist, who, if assigned shall make such examinations as the judge may deem necessary.