8-864. Timing of motions and hearings;
consolidation of hearings


Notwithstanding any other statute, the court may order or permit the filing of a
motion for termination or permanent guardianship before the permanency hearing is held,
consolidate hearings or provide for a different order of hearings if:


1. The permanency hearing is held no later than the time prescribed in section
8-862, subsection A.


2. The termination hearing is held no later than the time prescribed in section
8-862, subsection D, paragraph 2.


3. The permanent guardianship hearing is held no later than the time prescribed in
section 8-862, subsection E, paragraph 2.