2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-72 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Section 42-72-34 - Withholding services.
§ 42-72-34 Withholding services. – (a) It is the policy of the department not to require a parent to surrender physical possession or custody of his or her minor child or children based solely upon the department's provisions of services to the family. A surrender shall be determined by the family court or as otherwise provided by law.
(b) In all cases the best interest of the minor child or children shall be paramount.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1991, ch. 260, § 1.)
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