Cite as: 10A CNCA § 2-2-804

A. The Department of Juvenile Justice may provide for the care of a child who is in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and found by a court to be a minor in need of treatment pursuant to the Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment of Minors Act.

B. In providing for the outpatient behavioral health care and the treatment of children in its custody, the Department of Juvenile Justice shall utilize to the maximum extent possible and appropriate the services available through tribal health care facilities and community-based private agencies and organizations.

Historical Data

LA 11-21, eff. March 15, 2021.