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SECTION 42-72-34

§ 42-72-34 Withholding services. –(a) It is the policy of the department not to require a parent to surrenderphysical possession or custody of his or her minor child or children basedsolely upon the department's provisions of services to the family. A surrendershall be determined by the family court or as otherwise provided by law.

(b) In all cases the best interest of the minor child orchildren shall be paramount.

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SECTION 42-72-34

§ 42-72-34 Withholding services. –(a) It is the policy of the department not to require a parent to surrenderphysical possession or custody of his or her minor child or children basedsolely upon the department's provisions of services to the family. A surrendershall be determined by the family court or as otherwise provided by law.

(b) In all cases the best interest of the minor child orchildren shall be paramount.

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SECTION 42-72-34

§ 42-72-34 Withholding services. –(a) It is the policy of the department not to require a parent to surrenderphysical possession or custody of his or her minor child or children basedsolely upon the department's provisions of services to the family. A surrendershall be determined by the family court or as otherwise provided by law.

(b) In all cases the best interest of the minor child orchildren shall be paramount.