Section 36 Time Frames

• Library: Juvenile Law 2011

Because the purpose of the social study is to aid in the disposition
of the case, the obvious deadline for its completion is the date of
the dispositional hearing. But the reports should be completed
and made available to parties before the disposition hearing to avoid unnecessary delays. The initial disposition must be held within 90 days after the date that the child came into protective custody. Rule 124.01.a(3). If, at the dispositional hearing, the court desires more information, a supplemental...