In the matter of: L.E. G.E. v. Indiana Department of Child Services

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• noting that word “shall” in a statute is construed as mandatory language creating a statutory right to a particular outcome after certain conditions are met, while term “may” ordinarily implies a permissive condition and a grant of discretion

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