North Dakota Century Code Title 27. Judicial Branch of Government § 27-21-00.1. Definitions

1. “Placement hearing” means a review of the placement of a child by a team of at least three individuals, selected by the division director, who have not had a direct involvement with the child. The child, or the child's representative, must be given the opportunity to inform the reviewing team of the child's interest and concerns. A summary record of these proceedings must be made.

2. “Temporary placement” means the placement of a child who may be a danger to self or others in a facility or setting for a short period of time until the most appropriate placement can be determined for the child. A temporary placement may also be the prompt removal of a child from a placement into an alternative setting until another more appropriate setting can be found.