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    Originating proceeding for the commitment of the guardianship and custody of a permanently neglected child
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  • SECTION 617
    Service of summons
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    SECTION 616

    Issuance of summons

    Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 6, PART 1

    § 616. Issuance of summons. On the filing of a petition under this
    part, the court may cause a copy of the petition and a summons to be
    issued, requiring the parent to show cause why the court should not
    enter an order committing the guardianship and custody of the child to
    the petitioner for the reason that the child is permanently neglected.