If a peace officer takes possession of a missing child and the person entitled to the child is not immediately available to take possession of the child, the peace officer shall turn the child over CPS. After the child has been turned over to CPS, how long does the person entitled have to retain possession of the child before the department places the child in foster care?

a. 1 day
b. 2 days
c. 5 days
d. 1 week


Answer: c. 5 days

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