Rule 5:13-4. Initial Court Determination

The court, within 15 days following receipt of the notice of the initial placement pursuant to a voluntary agreement, shall make a determination in the manner prescribed by the act including a determination as to whether or not reasonable efforts have been made to prevent the placement, which determination shall be entered as an order in the form prescribed by the Administrative Director of the Courts. The court shall give a copy of the notice of placement to the division, the child, the parents or legal guardian and such other persons or agencies which the court determines have an interest in or information relating to the welfare of the child, which may include the temporary caretaker. If the court schedules a hearing it shall provide written notice thereof in the manner prescribed by the act.