Statutes | Coquille Juveile Code Chapter 641 Part 6 ยง 641.400 | 2019
(1) At any time prior to an adjudicatory proceeding, the court, on its own motion or the motion of a party, may set the matter for a judicial settlement conference. At such conference the court may take admissions and make the child a ward, or may dismiss the petition in favor of an agreement between Social Services and the parent or custodian to engage in remedial services.
(2) If a voluntary agreement is sought by the parties, the court must find that this resolution is in the childs best interests and that the parent or custodian understands the obligations and consequences of the agreement. Such agreement shall be in writing and state the remedial service plan agreed to and how such plan will be carried out.
(3) No voluntary plan under this section shall take more than 6 months to fulfill unless approved by the court and reviewed by the court within 6 months.
(4) Social Services shall review the family&rsquos progress at a minimum of every 30 days. If the parent or custodian fails to follow the plan between the first 30-day review and the expiration of the agreement, Social Services shall re-file the petition and take any other steps needed to protect the child.
(5) A voluntary agreement that includes an out of home placement for the child, may be withdrawn by the consenting party at any time by written notice served on the parties and filed with the court. Upon notice of withdrawal of consent, the child shall be returned immediately to the parent or custodian unless the childs conditions and circumstances are such that protective custody is needed pursuant to CITC 641.100.