N.Y. FCT Law § 256
This is the official text of N.Y. FCT Law § 256, part of New York’s FCT Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "FCT Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Visitation, inspection and supervision by state department of social services or board of social welfare
Official statutory text
§ 256. Visitation, inspection and supervision by state department of\nsocial services or board of social welfare. Any child placed or\ncommitted under order of the court shall be subject to such visitation,\ninspection and supervision as the state board of social welfare or\ndepartment of social services shall provide for or require.\n
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