Rule 118.01 Social Study
Social Study
Rule Text
a.In any proceeding under subsection 1 of section 211.031, RSMo, the court, on its own motion or on the motion of any party, may order a social study, which shall include an investigation and evaluation of the habits, surroundings, conditions and tendencies of the juvenile and the juvenile’s parents, guardian or custodian.
b.The social study shall be made by the juvenile officer or such other person the court designates.
c.The order shall specify the date on which the social study shall be completed for submission to the court.
d.The court may at any time order that a supplemental social study be made.
e.The social study and any supplements thereto may be made available to all parties and shall be made available to counsel, the guardian ad litem and any court appointed special advocate.
f.The social study shall not be considered by the court prior to a determination that the allegations of the petition or motion to modify have been established.
( Adopted May 20, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.)