8-861. Return of child After the temporary custody hearing, on request of a parent or guardian the court shall order that the child be returned to the child’s parent or guardian if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the return of the child would not create a substantial risk of harm […]
8-862. Permanency hearing A. The court shall hold a permanency hearing to determine the future permanent legal status of the child: 1. Within thirty days after the disposition hearing if the court does not order reunification services. 2. Within six months after a child who is under three years of age is removed from the […]
8-863. Hearing to terminate parental rights; notice; grounds A. At least ten days before the initial hearing on the termination of parental rights pursuant to this article, the party who is responsible for filing a motion pursuant to section 8-862, subsection D shall serve the motion on all parties as prescribed in rule 5(c) of […]
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 […]
