The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 33 : Human Services
Chapter 053 : Children in Need of Care or Supervision
(Cite as: 33 V.S.A. § 5314)-
§ 5314. Filing of initial case plan
(a) If a temporary care order is issued transferring legal custody of the child to the Commissioner, the Department shall prepare and file with the court an initial case plan for the child and the family within 60 days of removal of a child from home. The Department shall provide a copy of the case plan to the parties, their attorneys, and the guardian ad litem.
(b) The initial case plan shall not be used or referred to as evidence prior to a finding that a child is in need of care or supervision. (Added 2007, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.)
