Statutes | Coquille Juveile Code Chapter 641 Part 6 ยง 641.650 | 2019
(1) The court must hold a permanent plan hearing within 12 months after a child is placed in an out of home placement. A permanent plan hearing may be held as early as 9 months after the placement if requested by a party. After the first hearing, if the child remains in an out of home placement, the court shall review the permanent plan at least every 12 months until achieved.
(2) No permanent plan can take effect until approved by the court.
(3) A permanent plan hearing shall be conducted as a review hearing, and the court shall make additional findings and orders as to the appropriateness of the permanent plan, why the plan is necessary in spite of the remedial services, and, if requested earlier than 14 months, why such early request is in the best interests of the child. The court&rsquos findings in approving a permanent plan other than a return to the parent or custodian must be supported by clear and convincing evidence that continued remedial services will not result in a reunification of the family.
(4) The court may approve any permanent plan that is in the best interests of the child and complies with any applicable placement preference, including guardianship, long-term foster care or adoption.