641.600. Review of child made ward of the Court

Statutes | Coquille Juveile Code Chapter 641 Part 6 § 641.600 | 2019

(1) The court must review the disposition of any child made a ward of the court at least every 6 months to determine if the needs of the child are being met, and if the remedial services are succeeding in preventing the need for removal or assisting with reunification.  All parties must be given notice of the review hearing.                                                                                                                                               
 
(2) The court may also review the case as requested by a party to resolve any issue that needs the courts attention.
 
(3) The court may hear any evidence that a reasonable person would rely upon in making such findings.  The rules of evidence will not apply except as to relevancy, weight and credibility of the evidence or witness.
 
(4) If the decision is to maintain the child in an out of home placement, the court shall  make findings and issue orders, which specifically state:

          (a) why continued out of home placement is needed as opposed to reunification,  or why prompt action has not been taken to find a permanent placement for the child and
 
          (b) the expected timetable for reunification or why an alternative plan is being  pursued and the timetable to achieving that plan and
 
          (c) The nature and success of the remedial services and what additional services,  if any, are needed.