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.