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Abuse and Neglect Matters

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Purpose of subchapter

Persons mandated to report suspected abuse, sexual abuse and neglect

Reporting procedures

Color photographs and X-rays

Child protective services

Immunity from liability

Abrogation of privileged communications

Failure to report

Confidentiality of records

Education and training

Appointment of counsel for the child; role of counsel

Appointment of independent experts

Emergency temporary custody of an abused or neglected child

Issuance of warrant and reports to court

Application to return child temporarily removed

Continuance in contemplation of dismissal

Adjudicatory hearing for abuse and neglect matters

Disposition of abused or neglected child

Termination of parental rights

Protective supervision; enforcement

Order of protection; enforcement

Protection of religious affiliation

Limitation of time on abuse and neglect dispositional orders; application for review; periodic review; modification or revocation of court orders

Court Appointed Special Advocates