Section 14-3-429 – Decree Where Child Adjudged Neglected; Dispositions; Terms and Conditions; Legal Custody.
14-3-429. Decree where child adjudged neglected; dispositions; terms and conditions; legal custody. (a) In determining the disposition to be made under this act in regard to any child: (i) The court shall review the predisposition report, the recommendations, if any, of the multidisciplinary team, the case plan and other reports or evaluations ordered by the […]
Section 14-3-430 – Orders of Protection; Requirements.
14-3-430. Orders of protection; requirements. (a) On application of any party to the proceedings or on its own motion the court may make an order of protection in support of the decree and order of disposition, restraining or otherwise controlling the conduct of the child’s parents, guardian or custodian or any party to the proceeding […]
Section 14-3-431 – Duration of Orders of Disposition; Termination of Orders; Permanency Hearings; Petition for Termination of Parental Rights.
14-3-431. Duration of orders of disposition; termination of orders; permanency hearings; petition for termination of parental rights. (a) An order of disposition shall remain in force for an indefinite period until terminated by the court whenever it appears the purpose of the order has been achieved and it is in the child’s best interest that […]
Section 14-3-419 – Physical and Mental Examinations.
14-3-419. Physical and mental examinations. Any time after the filing of a petition, on motion of the district attorney or the child’s parents, guardian, custodian or attorney or on motion of the court, the court may order the child to be examined by a licensed and qualified physician, surgeon, psychiatrist, psychologist or licensed mental health […]
Section 14-3-420 – Emergency Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination or Treatment.
14-3-420. Emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment. The court may authorize and consent to emergency medical, surgical or dental examination or treatment of a child taken into custody under the provisions of this act either before or after the filing of a petition, if in the opinion of a licensed and qualified physician […]
Section 14-3-421 – Reports of Medical or Mental Examinations; Use of Results; Copies.
14-3-421. Reports of medical or mental examinations; use of results; copies. The results of any medical or mental examination authorized or ordered by the court shall be reported to the court in writing and signed by the person making the examination. The results may not be considered by the court prior to adjudication but may […]
Section 14-3-422 – Advising of Right to Counsel Required; Appointment of Counsel; Verification of Financial Condition.
14-3-422. Advising of right to counsel required; appointment of counsel; verification of financial condition. (a) At their first appearance before the court and at their initial hearing the child’s parents, guardian or custodian shall be advised by the court of their right to be represented by counsel at every stage of the proceedings including appeal, […]
Section 14-3-423 – Rights of Parties Generally; Demand for and Conduct of Jury Trial.
14-3-423. Rights of parties generally; demand for and conduct of jury trial. (a) A party to any proceeding under this act is entitled to: (i) A copy of all charges made against him; (ii) Confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses; (iii) Introduce evidence, present witnesses and otherwise be heard in his own behalf; and (iv) Issue […]
Section 14-3-424 – Conduct of Hearings Generally; Exclusion of General Public and Child; Exceptions; Consolidations, Continuances or Deferrals Permitted.
14-3-424. Conduct of hearings generally; exclusion of general public and child; exceptions; consolidations, continuances or deferrals permitted. (a) Unless a jury trial is demanded, hearings under this act shall be conducted by the court without a jury in an informal but orderly manner and separate from other proceedings not included under this act. The district […]
Section 14-3-425 – Burden of Proof Required; Verdict of Jury; Effect Thereof.
14-3-425. Burden of proof required; verdict of jury; effect thereof. (a) Allegations of conduct showing a child to be neglected must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence. (b) If trial by jury is demanded, the jury shall decide issues of fact raised by the petition and return its verdict as to the truth […]