(1) Subject to subsection (4) the Court may make an assessment order for —
(a) the physical, psychological, psychiatric or other medical examination of a child or a parent of the child; or
(b) a child and family assessment; or
(c) the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b).
(2) A person appointed by the Court to carry out an assessment or a part of an assessment, shall do so in accordance with the terms of the order and prepare a report of the assessment.
(3) The carrying out of a medical examination under an assessment order may include the taking and analysis of samples and the use of a machine or device that enables or assists in the examination of a person.
(4) The Court may make an assessment order on its own motion, whether or not an application has been made for a care order under section 29.