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U.S. Virgin Islands Legal Code

2546

U.S. Virgin Islands § 2546 — U.S. Virgin Islands law

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At any time prior to an adjudicatory hearing and upon the application by the respondent for an order returning the child temporarily removed, the court shall hold a hearing:\n(a) if there has not been a hearing on the removal of the child at which the respondent was present or had adequate opportunity to be present; or\n(b) upon good cause shown.\nExcept for valid reasons shown to the court, if a hearing is granted such hearing shall be held within three court days of the application. Upon such hearing, the court shall grant the application, unless it finds that there is probable cause to believe there is an imminent danger to that child's life or health through abusive or neglectful behavior of the applicant.