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SECTION 775
Order on hearing
Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 7, PART 7
§ 775. Order on hearing. (a) After hearing a petition under section
seven hundred seventy-three, the court may:

(i) dismiss the petition;

(ii) grant the petition, making such placement, if the court was
authorized to make such placement upon the original adjudication; or

(iii) terminate the prior order of placement and either discharge the
respondent or place him on probation.

(b) If the court grants the petition and orders placement, the
respondent shall thereupon be transferred to the custody of the person,
agency or institution provided by the court's order.