Tribe: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Section 3-7-23. Dispositional Hearing.
1. Following the adjudicatory hearing and entry of an order
from said hearing, a dispositional hearing shall be held.
2. The primary purpose of the dispositional hearing
determine how to resolve the case once the child has
determined to be a child offender.
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3. The disposition of the child shall be made in accordance
with the following: a. The disposition shall be consistent with the
allegations of the petition and the problems or issues that
resulted in the filing of the petition and the basis for
adjudication of the child as a child offender;
b. Preference shall be given to dispositional
alternatives which are least restrictive of the child’s
freedom, resolve problems and issues the child may have which
resulted in the filing of the petition, otherwise lead to the
rehabilitation of the child, and are consistent with the
purposes of this Chapter and the interests of the Tribe; and
c. The disposition shall be consistent with the best
interests of the child.
4. If the disposition of a child includes the involuntary
placement of the child out of the physical custody of his or her·
parents, guardian or custodian, the Court shall ensure that the
standards under Section 3-7-7 of this Chapter have been met.