Table of Contents TITLE 40. FAMILY LAW CHAPTER 6. PARENT AND CHILD Part 4. Montana Safe Haven Newborn Protection Act
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Mont. Code Ann. § 40-6-412

Custody action – newborn's best interest

In a custody action under 40-6-411, the court shall determine custody of the newborn based on the newborn's best interest as provided in 40-4-212. The court shall determine the newborn's best interest with the goal of achieving permanent placement for the newborn at the earliest possible date.

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History:
En. Sec. 9, Ch. 277, L. 2001 (SB 132 - Halligan, Mike (D) SD 34)
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