Rhode Island § 42-72-34 § 42-72-34. Withholding services.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-72-34 — § 42-72-34. Withholding services.

Rhode Island § 42-72-34

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-72Department of Children, Youth and Families

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-34 (2026).

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§ 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.
         

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§ 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.