697Application—statements and reports to be signed etc

697 Application—statements and reports to be signed etc Unless otherwise directed by a court, a statement or report prepared for use in a proceeding under the care and protection chapters— (a) must be in the form of an affidavit; or (b) must— (i) be signed and dated by the person making the statement or report; and (ii) contain a declaration to the effect that the maker of the statement or report believes it to be true and understands that it may be used in court.