The court shall summarily order a hearing on the petition and shall cause the applicant, recipient, or payee to be notified at least five (5) days in advance of the time and place for the hearing. Findings of fact shall be made by the court without a jury. The court may require the county department of social welfare to furnish a report containing any information necessary and this report is and shall remain confidential. Such reports and findings of fact under this section shall not be competent as evidence in any case or proceeding dealing with any subject matter other than provided in this act.