§ 27-20.4-17 — Disposition of a delinquent child

North Dakota § 27-20.4-17

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 27: Judicial Branch of Government
• Ch. 27-20.4: Delinquency

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1. If the child is found to be a delinquent child, the court shall make findings and include
in the order of disposition any actions or steps necessary to ensure:
a. The child receives the treatment or rehabilitation the court deems most
appropriate;
b. Repairing harm caused to the victim or community; and
c. Safety of the community.
2. If the child is found to be a delinquent child, the court may order probation with
conditions best suited to the child's individual need for treatment, rehabilitation, and
welfare.
3. The court may commit a child to the division of juvenile services, or may order a child
over eighteen years of age to serve a term of probation under the supervision of the
department of corrections and rehabilitation.
4. The court may:
a. Order the child to make monetary restitution to the victim of the offense or to
complete a specified number of hours of community service as determined by the
court, or both;
b. Order the periodic testing for the use of illicit drugs or alcohol; or
c. Order the child's participation in a juvenile treatment court program.
5. If the delinquent act committed by the child was a sexual offense, the court shall
ensure the child is assessed in a timely manner, not to exceed thirty days, with
age-appropriate social assessments to determine the appropriate level of required
treatment.