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22 M.R.S. § 4251 Purpose - Article 1
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The purpose of this Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children is to: [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 1. Process. Provide a process through which children subject to this compact are placed in safe and suitable homes in a timely manner; 2. Ongoing supervision. Facilitate ongoi…
22 M.R.S. § 4252 Definitions - Article 2
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 255, §6 (NEW).] 1. Approved placement. "Approved placement" means the receiving state has determined after an assessment that the placement is both safe …
22 M.R.S. § 4253 Applicability - Article 3
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1. Applicability. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to: A. The interstate placement of a child subject to ongoing court jurisdiction in the sending state, due to allegations or findings that the child has been abused, neglected or deprived as defi…
22 M.R.S. § 4254 Jurisdiction - Article 4
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1. Retain jurisdiction. The sending state shall retain jurisdiction over a child with respect to all matters of custody and disposition of the child that it would have had if the child had remained in the sending state. Such jurisdiction also includes the power to order the retur…