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§ 2324 Social study and report.

13 DE Code § 2324 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The Court, in its discretion, may order a social study and report (hereinafter “social report”) for any petition filed under this chapter. The social report, if ordered, shall be prepared by a licensed child-placing agency retained by petitioner.

(b) The social report shall include:

(1) Information regarding the child and that child’s background;

(2) Information regarding the guardian or guardians and the proposed home;

(3) Information regarding the physical and mental condition of the child;

(4) Information regarding the suitability of the placement;

(5) A statement as to whether all requirements of this chapter have been met; and

(6) A recommendation.

(c) If a social report is ordered under this section, the person or persons or organization so ordered shall file the social report within 4 months, subject to such additional time as the Court shall determine is reasonably required.

73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.

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