§49-2-2. Duration of custody or guardianship of children committed
to state department.
A child committed to the state department for guardianship,
after termination of parental rights, shall remain in the care of
the department until he attains the age of eighteen years, or is
married, or is adopted, or guardianship is relinquished through the
court.
A child committed to the state department for custody shall
remain in the care of the department until he attains the age of
eighteen years, or until he is discharged because he is no longer
in need of care.