New York § 766 Examination of petition and answer; hearing

New York Statutes

§ 766 — Examination of petition and answer; hearing

New York § 766

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Part 6New Hearing and Reconsideration of Orders

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N.Y. Family Court Act § 766 (2026).

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  § 766. Examination of petition and answer; hearing. The court shall\npromptly examine the petition and answer. If the court concludes that a\nhearing should be had, it may proceed upon due notice to all concerned\nto hear the facts and determine whether continued placement serves the\npurposes of this article. If the court concludes that a hearing need not\nbe had, it shall enter an order granting or denying the petition.\n

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§ 766. Examination of petition and answer; hearing. The court shall\npromptly examine the petition and answer. If the court concludes that a\nhearing should be had, it may proceed upon due notice to all concerned\nto hear the facts and determine whether continued placement serves the\npurposes of this article. If the court concludes that a hearing need not\nbe had, it shall enter an order granting or denying the petition.\n