N.J. Stat. § 9:6-8.62: Examination of petition and answer; hearing

The court shall promptly examine the petition and answer. If the court concludes that a hearing should be held, it may proceed upon due notice to all concerned parties to hear the facts and determine whether continued placement serves the purposes of this act. If the court concludes that a hearing is not necessary, it shall enter an order granting or denying the petition.

L.1974, c. 119, s. 42, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.