Commitment of child to Division of Child and Family Services: Conditions and limitations; notice; investigation and recommendation for placement of child.
1. The juvenile court may commit a delinquent child to the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services for suitable placement if:
(a) The child is at least 8 years of age but less than 12 years of age, and the juvenile court finds that the child is in need of placement in a correctional or institutional facility; or
(b) The child is at least 12 years of age but less than 18 years of age, and the juvenile court finds that the child:
(1) Is in need of placement in a correctional or institutional facility; and
(2) Is in need of residential psychiatric services or other residential services for his mental health.
2. Before the juvenile court commits a delinquent child to the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services, the juvenile court shall:
(a) Notify the Division at least 3 working days before the juvenile court holds a hearing to consider such a commitment; and
(b) At the request of the Division, provide the Division with not more than 10 working days within which to:
(1) Investigate the child and his circumstances; and
(2) Recommend a suitable placement to the juvenile court.
Last modified: February 25, 2006