8-245. Physical and mental care
When a child under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court appears to be in need of
medical or surgical care, the juvenile court may order the parent, guardian or custodian
to provide treatment for the child in a hospital or otherwise. If the parent, guardian or
custodian fails to provide the care as ordered, the juvenile court may enter an order
therefor, and the expense, when approved by the juvenile court, shall be a county
charge. The juvenile court may adjudge that the person required by law to support the
child pay part or all of the expenses of treatment in accordance with provisions of
section 8-243.
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