Tribe: Nooksack Indian Tribe
15.13.070 Court’s Finding – Youth in Need of Care
If the Court finds that there is probable cause to believe that the youth
is in need of care, it may malcc an interim dispositional order as
follows: (1) That the youth be releated to his parent(s), guardian, or other
custodian pending further proceedings; (2) That out-of-home placement be continued, if the Court finds that there is probable cause to believe that: (a) No parent, guardian, custodian, or other person is able, or available to provide adequate supervision of and care for the youth; or, (b) The youth will run away or otherwise be unavailable for
further proceedings; or, (c) The youth will be in danger of physical or emotional
harm if the youth is returned to his or her parent(s), guardian or other custodian; or, (d) The youth will cause serious damage to persons or property; or, (e) The youth requires medical care, treatment, or evaluation
or other services that he could not otherwise receive if he were
to remain in the custody of his parent(s), guardian, or other
custodian; or, (f) The youth has b)en abandoned. (3) That any person who poses a threat to the youth’s well-being be
restrained from contacting the youth. Such an order may be entered to
protect a youth in his or her home or while in an out of home
placement;
(4) That the parties shall keep the Court informed as to any changes
in their whereabouts and mailing addresses.
(5) The Court may make other orders necessary for the protection
and well-being of the youth and the family, including but not limited
to evaluation and treatment (including involuntary residential
treatment) of substance abuse, mental illness, and emotional
disturbance; parenting classesses; mandatory school flttendance; visitation
orders; and other services or activities for the benefit of the youth and
his or her family. The Court may make a particular placement
conditional on compliance with any of its orders. Any interim dispositional order of the Court shall remain in effect
until a Dispositional Hearing has been held.