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Super. Ct. Neglect R. 8
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Rule 8 Time of Shelter Care Hearing
Rule Text
The shelter care hearing must commence within 72 hours (excluding Sundays) after the child is taken into custody. If the probable cause portion of the shelter care hearing is continued under Rule 14(h), it must be completed within five days or within the time consented to by all parties present.