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§4.07
Social Worker’s Report
Although
it may contain hearsay, a social study report and its attachments are admissible as competent
evidence on which to base your findings if the preparer is present
for cross-examination and the parent or guardian has the opportunity
to subpoena and cross-examine the witnesses mentioned in the report. [WIC §355(b), (d); CRC
5.684(c).]
The report must be provided to all parties or their counsel within
a reasonable time before the jurisdiction hearing. Otherwise you may
grant a continuance not to exceed 10 days. [WIC §355(b)(3).]
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