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11.19 Release from Voluntary Commitment

Legal Authority

Introduction

The person who consented to a voluntary commitment may request in writing to the Cabinet that the child be released from commitment.​​​​​

Practice Guidance

  • ​The SSW files a petition requesting a hearing on the matter before the District, Juvenile or Family court when the SSW and the Cabinet believe it is not in the child's best interest to be returned home.​

Procedure

​The SSW:

  1. Prepares a letter addressed to the person or persons who signed the voluntary commitment indicating the:
    1. Release of the child from commitment within ten (10) days, if it is in the child's best interest to do so; and
    2. Date the child is being returned to their care, custody and control;
  2. Has the letter signed by the Family Services Office Supervisor (FSOS) with copies to appropriate staff;
  3. Documents in the case record the plan for release as outlined in SOP 4.37 Case Closure and Aftercare Planning; and
  4. Releases children from voluntary commitment prior to closing the case.

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