§ 14-2-314 — Social study required; information to be shown; not excluded as hearsay

Upon the filing of a petition by anyone other than an authorized
agency as defined by W.S. 14-2-308(a)(ii)(A), the court shall
direct that a social study be made by the appropriate county
office of public assistance and social services or by any
authorized agency to aid the court in making a final disposition
of the petition. The social study shall state the factual
information pertaining to the allegations in the petition, the
social history and the present situation and environment of the
child and parent. The social study shall not be excluded as
evidence by reason of hearsay alone. The social study shall be
made available to any party to the action upon request.