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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A minor alleged to be a minor-in-need-of-care may be detained, pending a court hearing, in the following places:
(1) A foster care facility authorized under tribal or state law to provide foster care, group care or protective residence;
(2) A private family home approved by the tribe; or
(3) A shelter care facility operated by a licensed child welfare services agency and approved by the tribe.
(b) A minor alleged to be a minor-in-need-of care may not be detained in a jail or other facility used for the detention of adults. If such minor is detained in a facility used for the detention of juvenile offenders, he or she must be detained in a room separate from juvenile offenders, and routine inspection of the room where the minor is detained must be conducted every 30 minutes to assure his or her safety and welfare.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.11.1104 Shelter care - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-25-indians/cfr-sect-25-11-1104/
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