Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 766 — Examination of petition and answer; hearing
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 766
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 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…
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 766 — Examination of petition and answer; hearing is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.