§ 3154. Six (6) Month Review

(a) Review Requirement. The status of all children subject to a child / family protection order shall be reviewed by the court at least every six (6) months at a hearing to determine whether court supervision shall continue, except that the first review following a formal trial on the issues shall be held within ninety (90) days of the formal trial on the issues.

(b) Return to Home. A child shall be returned home following review hearing unless the court finds that a reason for removal as set forth in section 3151(i) of this chapter still exists. The court may, however, due to unresolved problems in the home, continue court intervention and supervision if appropriate.

(c) Written Order. If continued court intervention is determined to be necessary, the Court shall set forth the following in a written order:

               (1) What services have been provided or offered to the parent, guardian or custodian to help correct the underlying problem(s).

               (2) The extent to which the parent, guardian or custodian has visited or contacted the child, any reason why such visitation and/or contact has been infrequent or has not otherwise occurred.

               (3) Whether the parent, guardian or custodian is cooperative with the Court.

               (4) Whether additional services should be offered to the parent, guardian or custodian.

               (5) Whether the parent, guardian or custodian should be required to participate in any additional programs to help correct the underlying problem(s).

               (6) When the return of the child can be expected.

(d) Additional Steps. The court at the review hearing may order that a guardianship petition be filed.

                                                                           Historical and Statutory Notes

Source: Band Ordinance 01-96, § 19.