8-261. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Court" means the juvenile division of the superior court. 2. " Family counseling programs" means those public and private programs established pursuant to rules and guidelines promulgated and administered by the presiding judge of the juvenile division of the superior court in each […]
8-262. Establishing voluntary programs Any county in this state may establish family counseling programs pursuant to this article. These programs shall be administered by the court and may be carried out by certified public and private agencies.
8-263. Order for counseling; administration; enforcement A. In addition to or prior to entering a judgment pursuant to article 4 of this chapter, the court may order parents or guardians of a child referred to the court and such child to attend family counseling programs administered by the court pursuant to this article. B. The […]
8-264. Participation by county; certification A. A county may elect to participate in the family counseling programs by resolution of the county’s board of supervisors. Such resolution shall be delivered to the supreme court on or before June 15. The supreme court shall then certify a list of counties which have elected to participate and […]
8-265. County’s share of matching funds; appropriation by legislature A. A county’s share of the matching funds may be provided by such county in cash or an amount not in excess of twenty-five per cent of such share may be credited for other expenditures of the county in similar counseling services. A county providing matching […]
