N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-C:23

Current through Chapter 43 of the 2024 Legislative Session (with exception of Chapter 41 which is not yet available)

Section 169-C:23 - Standard for Return of Child in Placement

In the absence of a guardianship of the person of the minor, governed by the terms of RSA 463, before a child in out-of-home placement is returned to the custody of his or her parents, the parent or parents shall demonstrate to the court that:

I.They are in compliance with the outstanding dispositional court order;

II.The child will not be endangered in the manner adjudicated on the initial petition, if returned home;

III.Return of custody is in the best interests of the child. Upon showing the ability to provide proper parental care, it shall be presumed that a return of custody is in the child's best interests.

RSA 169-C:23

1979, 361:2. 1999, 149:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.