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Art. 1220. Refusal of interlocutory or final decree

Upon refusal to grant an interlocutory or final decree to the petitioners for the reason that the agency adoption is not in the best interests of the child, the court may remove the child from the petitioner and reinstate the legal custodian or appoint a custodian.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.