8-242

8-242. Evaluation and disposition of
developmentally disabled child

A. If evidence indicates that a child who is under the jurisdiction of the court
pursuant to this chapter or chapter 3 or 10 of this title may be suffering from
developmental disabilities, the juvenile court shall order a study and report on the
child's condition.

B. If it appears from the study and the report that such child is developmentally
disabled and the child has been adjudicated dependent, incorrigible or delinquent, the
juvenile court shall hear the matter, and such child shall be assigned by the juvenile
court pursuant to section 8-341 or 8-845. If a developmentally disabled child is
assigned by the juvenile court to the department of economic security, such assignment
shall be subject to the provisions of section 36-560.

C. If it appears from the study and report or hearing that the child is not subject
to assignment as a developmentally disabled child, the juvenile court shall proceed in
the manner as otherwise provided by this chapter or chapter 3 or 10 of this title.