N.Y. Family Court Act § 766: Examination of petition and answer; hearing

§ 766. Examination of petition and answer; hearing. The court shall

promptly examine the petition and answer. If the court concludes that a

hearing should be had, it may proceed upon due notice to all concerned

to hear the facts and determine whether continued placement serves the

purposes of this article. If the court concludes that a hearing need not

be had, it shall enter an order granting or denying the petition.