(1) The Examining Magistrate shall carry out all measures of investigation necessary of reveal
the personality of the minor.
(2)
(a) He may, in particular, order a social investigation into the material and moral situation of
the family of the minor, his character and antecedents, his attendance at school and
general behaviour, and the conditions of his up-bringing.
(b) He shall entrust the investigation to the social welfare service or failing this, to any other
qualified person.
(3) The Examining Magistrate may order a medical examination and any psychiatric tests, if
need be.
(4) He may, by a reasoned ruling, decide to place 1he minor in a welfare reception centre or in
an observation centre.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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