Hearing; continuances; character of proofs; jury trial

§ 21–1107. Hearing; continuances; character of proofs; jury trialAfter the filing of a petition under section 21–1103 and pending the final disposition of the case, the court may continue the hearing from time to time. The court shall take proofs as to the financial circumstances of the alleged feeble-minded persons and of his relatives legally liable for his support , and as to the alleged condition of the person and his personal and family history, and shall fully investigate the facts before making an order. When a jury is not required, the court shall determine the question of whether the person is feeble-minded. If the court deems it necessary, or if the alleged feeble-minded person or a relative or a person with whom he resides so demands, a jury shall be summoned to determine the question of whether the person is feeble-minded. The jury shall be selected from the juror’s in attendance upon the court or a special jury may be summoned to determine the question.