A.  An emancipation hearing shall be a summary proceeding.

B.  Except for good cause shown, the minor shall be present at the hearing and may be called as a witness by the court.

C.  With the consent of all parties and the court, judicial emancipation may be granted without a hearing upon a joint petition for emancipation.

Acts 2008, No. 786, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.