§ 1064 Examination of motion and answers; hearing

Here's what this rule means for people in family court.

When someone files a motion (a formal request) about a child's placement, the judge has to look it over quickly along with any answers filed by the other side. The judge then decides whether the case needs a hearing or not.

If the judge thinks a hearing is needed, everyone involved gets notified ahead of time. At the hearing, the judge listens to the facts of the case and decides whether keeping the child in their current placement still makes sense and serves the right purpose.

If the judge decides a hearing isn't necessary, they can skip straight to a decision. In that case, the judge simply issues an order either granting or denying the motion based on what was already submitted in writing.