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SECTION 766
Examination of petition and answer; hearing
Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 7, PART 6
§ 766. Examination of petition and answer; hearing. The court shall
promptly examine the petition and answer. If the court concludes that a
hearing should be had, it may proceed upon due notice to all concerned
to hear the facts and determine whether continued placement serves the
purposes of this article. If the court concludes that a hearing need not
be had, it shall enter an order granting or denying the petition.