8-342. Commitment of child; medical
examination
A. A child under the age of eight years shall not be committed to the department of
juvenile corrections nor shall a dependent or incorrigible child be awarded to the
department of juvenile corrections.
B. Before commitment to the department of juvenile corrections, every child shall
be given a medical examination. If it is determined that any contagious or infectious
disease is present, the child shall not be committed to the department of juvenile
corrections, but the juvenile court shall order that the child be given the necessary
medical treatment at the county hospital or other medical facility. When the child is
discharged by competent medical authority, the juvenile court may order the child's
commitment to the department of juvenile corrections. In any case copies of records,
examinations and evaluations shall be made of the findings of the medical examination and
of any subsequent treatment and discharge, which copies shall accompany the child's
commitment papers.
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