27, 2024]. (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 agency,' as defined in § 1101 of this title, 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; 84 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 5;
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