Rhode Island Statutes
§ 42-72-34 — § 42-72-34. Withholding services.
Rhode Island·Title 42 State Affairs and Government·Ch. 42-72 Department of Children, Youth and Families
§ 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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Legislative History
P.L. 1991, ch. 260, § 1.
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