§ 31. Recovery of child after relinquishment

Cite as: 10 CNCA § 31

A child whose care and custody has been surrendered by a written relinquishment under this act may not be recovered by the parents or other person who executed the relinquishment except through order of a court of competent jurisdiction, based on a finding, supported by proof, that the child is neglected by its foster parents, guardian, or custodian, within the meaning of neglect as defined by the statutes relating to neglected children.