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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A child alleged to be in need of shelter care may be placed only in:
1. A licensed foster home or a home approved by the court;
2. A shelter care or certified shelter care facility operated by a licensed child welfare agency; or
3. Any other suitable place or facility, including a medical facility for the treatment of mental illness, alcoholism, or drug addiction, designated by the court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-20.3-09. Place of shelter care - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-27-judicial-branch-of-government/nd-cent-code-sect-27-20-3-09/
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