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At a Glance
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Adversary
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Status
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Perm Hearing Before Final Order
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Perm Hearing After Final Order
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Hearing Set Timely
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14 days
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60 days
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1st at 180 days, thereafter, 120 days
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180 days, except 1st at 90 days if TPR
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Court of Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Child AAL and GAL Appointed
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No later than 14-day Hearing
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Required before 14-day Hearing
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Required before 14-day Hearing
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Required before 14-day Hearing
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Parent Attorney
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Notice of Removal Provided
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Notice of Hearing
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Court Report Filed and Provided
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Not Required
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Not Required
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Yes
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Yes
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Identify All Parties and Swear Witnesses
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Inquire About Absent Parties
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Inquire About Diligent Efforts
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Address Service on Parties
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Yes
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Yes, if outstanding
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Yes, if outstanding
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No
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Address Parentage Issues
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Yes
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Yes, if outstanding
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Yes, if outstanding
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No
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Issue Orders Regarding Service
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Yes
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Yes, if outstanding
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Yes, if outstanding
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No
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Admonish Parents of Right to Atty
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Admonish Parents of TPR
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Aggravated Circumstances
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Inquire About Indian Heritage and Document
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No, unless new information
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Indian Child Welfare Act. If applicable
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clear and convincing, expert testimony
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active efforts
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active efforts
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No
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Child Placement Resources Form
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Yes
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Yes, if outstanding
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No
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No
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Child asked about potential placements
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Initial Home Studies on File
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Child Present
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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If AAL hasn't seen client, determine good cause
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Review Current and Alternative Placement
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Determine if able to place with relative, cite evidence
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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If with relative, inform about PCA
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Temporary Visitation Plan on File
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Review
Visitation Plan
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Service Plan Development
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Review
Service Plan
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No
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Yes
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Review Compliance
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Review Compliance
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Review Permanency Goal
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Review Education Goals, Progress, and Needs
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No
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If needed
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Yes
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Yes
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Education Decision-Maker Identified
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Review
Medical Care
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Medical Consenter Identified
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Child's Opinion on Medical Care Known
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Normalcy Activities
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Reasonable Efforts Findings Required
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Yes, to determine evidence sufficient for TMC to DFPS
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Yes, as relates to Service Plan requirements
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Yes, as relates to execution of permanency plan
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Yes, as relates to execution of permanency plan
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Determine Dismissal Date
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Transitional Living Plan on File if Child is 16 or Older
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Dept has conducted Independent Living Skills Assmt, if reqd
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Review Extended Jurisdiction
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Set Next Hearing
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Issue Order and Provide to Parties
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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