27 chapters · 510 sections in this title.
19 GCA § 13100 Short Title; Purpose; Construction
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(a) This Chapter, which shall be called and may be cited as the “Child Protective Act,” creates within the jurisdiction of the Family Court procedures to safeguard, treat and provide permanent planning for children who have been harmed or threatened with harm. (b) I Liheslatura f…
19 GCA § 13101 Definitions
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For purposes of this Chapter: (a) “Abandonment” means the desertion or willful forsaking of a minor by the person responsible for the child’s welfare under circumstances in which a reasonable person would continue to provide care or custody; (b) “Abused or neglected child” means …
19 GCA § 13200 Short Title; Intent and Purpose of Article
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(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.” (b) The intent and purpose of this article is to protect children from abuse. In any investigation of suspected child abuse, all persons participating in the investigation of the case…
19 GCA § 13201 Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
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(a) Any person who, in the course of his or her employment, occupation or practice of his or her profession, comes into contact with children shall report when he or she has reason to suspect on the basis of his medical, professional or other training and experience that a child …