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(a) Responsibilities and Rights of Parents – Right to Visitation. Whenever a child is temporarily or permanently removed from the custody of one or both parents, each parent shall have the right to reasonable and frequent visitation; provided, that the parent’s rights have not been terminated but such visitation will be subject to limitations imposed by the court for the child’s protection.

(b) Responsibilities and Rights of Extended Family Members – Right to Visitation. Any member of a child’s extended family has the right to reasonable visitation with that child if necessary for the best interests of the child.

(c) Effect on Visitation Rights of a Finding of Aggravated Circumstances. After a finding of the existence of an aggravated circumstance with regard to a parent/guardian/caretaker, or extended family member, the court may deny that parent/guardian/caretaker, or extended family member visitation rights with respect to any child who has been adjudicated a CINA. [Ord. 46A § 1701(q), adopted, 3/24/2016.]