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RULE 15-1306. GUARDIAN AD LITEM; INDEPENDENT EVALUATION

West's Annotated Code of MarylandMaryland Rules

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 15. Other Special Proceedings
Chapter 1300. Structured Settlement Transfers
MD Rules, Rule 15-1306
RULE 15-1306. GUARDIAN AD LITEM; INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
If the structured settlement arose from a claim of lead poisoning or a case in which an allegation was made in a court record of a mental or cognitive impairment on the part of the payee, or if it otherwise appears that the payee may suffer from a mental or cognitive impairment, the court, at the expense of the petitioner, may:
(1) appoint a guardian ad litem for the payee; or
(2) require the payee to be examined by a qualified and independent mental health specialist designated by the court.
Source: This Rule is new.

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[Adopted Dec. 7, 2015, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.]
MD Rules, Rule 15-1306, MD R SPEC P Rule 15-1306
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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