(a) The court shall determine the extent of the CASA‘s duties in each case. These duties may include an independent investigation of the circumstances surrounding a case to which he or she has been appointed, interviewing and observing the child and other appropriate individuals, and the reviewing of appropriate records and reports.

(b) The CASA shall report the results of the investigation to the court.

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(c) The CASA shall follow the direction and orders of the court and shall provide information specifically requested by the court.

(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 723, Sec. 5.)