Abandoned child

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9:6-8.57. Abandoned child

If the court finds that a child was abandoned by his parents or guardian, it may make an order so finding and may discharge the child to the custody of the Division which shall provide for such child as authorized by law.

L.1974, c. 119, s. 37, eff. Oct. 10, 1974.


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