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What happens if the Youth Court does not make a surrogate appointment in a timely manner?

What happens if the Youth Court does not make a surrogate appointment in a timely manner?

The youth court is obligated to make the appointment within 20 days of receipt of the paperwork submitted by the school district. If the youth court fails to act within 20 days, the individual nominated is the surrogate parent for the child.

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24th of February, 2010

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