Placement of child in home; commitment of child to institution or facility.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the juvenile court may:
(a) Place a child in the custody of a suitable person for supervision in the child’s own home or in another home; or
(b) Commit the child to the custody of a public or private institution or agency authorized to care for children.
2. If the juvenile court places the child under supervision in a home:
(a) The juvenile court may impose such conditions as the juvenile court deems proper; and
(b) The program of supervision in the home may include electronic surveillance of the child.
3. If the juvenile court commits the child to the custody of a public or private institution or agency, the juvenile court shall select one that is required to be licensed by:
(a) The Department of Human Resources to care for such children; or
(b) If the institution or agency is in another state, the analogous department of that state.
Last modified: February 25, 2006