1.27.230 Investigations and Reports

(a) In contested custody proceedings, and in other custody proceedings if a parent or the child's custodian so requests, the Court may order an investigation and report concerning custodial arrangements for the child. The investigation and report may be made by a social service agency, the staff of the juvenile court or any other person or agency appointed by the Court.

(b) In preparing his/her report concerning a child, the investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child or potential custodial arrangements.

(c) The Court shall mail the investigator's report to counsel of the parties at least ten days prior to the hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. The investigator shall make available to counsel of the parties the names and addresses of all persons whom the investigator has consulted. Any party to the proceedings may call for examination of the investigator and any person whom he/she has consulted.