(a) All hearings under this subchapter shall be dealt with by the Family Division and shall be heard without a jury. All hearings and proceedings shall be recorded either by stenographic notes, or by electronic, mechanical or other appropriate means.
(b) The parties shall be advised of their rights under law. They shall be informed of the specific allegations in the complaint and given an opportunity to admit or deny such allegations.
(c) If the allegations are denied, the court shall proceed to hear evidence on the complaint or continue the matter at a later date. At the adjudicatory hearing the court shall record its findings. If the court finds the allegations in the complaint have not been established, it shall dismiss the complaint and order the child discharged from any detention or shelter care theretofore ordered in the proceeding.
(d) If the court finds on the basis of a valid admission or finding of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, based upon competent and relevant evidence, that a child committed the acts by reason of which he is alleged to be delinquent, or in need of supervision, it may, in the absence of objection, proceed immediately to hear evidence to determine proper disposition for the child, and to file its finding thereon. Even if the judge finds that the child has committed the offenses alleged, if the court finds that the child is not in need of care or sanctions, it shall dismiss the proceedings and discharge the child from any detention or shelter care theretofore ordered.
(e) On its own motion or that of a party, the court may continue the hearing under this section for a reasonable period to receive reports and other evidence bearing on the disposition of the complaint. In this event, the court shall make an appropriate order for detention or shelter care subject to the supervision of the court during the period of the continuance.
(f) Except in hearings to declare a person in contempt of court, the general public shall be excluded from all hearings under this subchapter and only the parties, their counsels, witnesses, and other persons requested by a party shall be admitted. Such other persons as the court finds to have a proper interest in the case or in the work of the court may be admitted by the court, on the condition that such persons refrain from divulging any information which would identify the child or family involved.