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A. The Court may continue a hearing, either on its own motion or on the motion of any interested party, for a reasonable period to receive reports or other evidence, but the Court may continue the hearing for good cause on the motion of any interested party in any case where the termination of the parent-child legal relationship is a possible consequence.

B. If the hearing is continued, the Court shall make an appropriate order for detention of the child for release in the custody of parents, guardian or other responsible person or agency under such conditions of supervision as the Court may impose during the continuance.

C. In scheduling investigations and hearings, the Court shall give priority to proceedings concerning a child who is in detention or who has otherwise been removed from his home before an order of disposition has been made.