Dispositional Alternatives for Child in Need of Care

Ysleta Der Sur Pueblo Code of Laws 5.11.20

Tribe: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

5.11.20. Disposition Alternatives. If the Court finds that a child is a “child in need of care,” the Court may make and record any of the following orders of disposition, giving due weight to the need to preserve the unity of the family whenever possible:

(A) permit the child to remain with his parent, guardian or custodian subject to those conditions and limitations the Court may prescribe and under supervision by a person designated by the Court, subject to return to the Court for further proceedings due to violation of any of the conditions prescribed;

(B) referral of the child and his parents, guardian or custodian to an appropriate social services agency for participation in parenting skills training; youth or child coping skills training, counseling, alcohol substance abuse counseling or other treatment program as ordered by the Court;

(C) place the child in the legal custody of a relative or other suitable person, subject to such terms and condition as the Court may prescribe;

(D) order the Child a temporary ward of the Court, under the direct care and supervisions of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Social Services Department;

(E) place the child in a juvenile or health-care facility designated by the Court and order the parents of consent to such placement;

(F) order the child and his parents to pay restitution;

(G) order the child and his parents to perform community service subject to such terms and condition as the Court may prescribe;

(H) order the child and his parents to pay costs of court; and,

(I) such other disposition as the Court finds just and proper.

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