40-6-413. Custody action -- order. Based on the court's finding of the newborn's best interest under 40-6-412, the court may issue an order:
(1) granting legal or physical custody, or both, of the newborn to the parent and either retaining or relinquishing jurisdiction; or
(2) denying custody of the newborn to the parent and referring the matter to the department or county attorney for proceedings under Title 41, chapter 3.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 277, L. 2001.