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HB 830 Juvenile and domestic relations district court; jurisdiction.

Introduced by: Samuel A. Nixon, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Juvenile and domestic relations district court; jurisdiction. Adds a preface to the jurisdictional statute of the juvenile and domestic relations district court that reads "after giving due regard to the primacy of the parent-child relationship and upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the best interests of the child would be served in protecting the child's health or welfare, the State has a compelling interest to act."


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