Chapter 1 - Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
- Part 1 - General Provisions
- 37-1-101 - Purpose Jurisdiction.
- 37-1-102 - Chapter definitions.
- 37-1-103 - Exclusive original jurisdiction.
- 37-1-104 - Concurrent jurisdiction.
- 37-1-105 - Probation officers.
- 37-1-106 - Youth services officer.
- 37-1-107 - Magistrates.
- 37-1-108 - Commencement of proceedings.
- 37-1-109 - Transfer of criminal cases from other courts.
- 37-1-110 - Informal adjustment without adjudication.
- 37-1-111 - Venue.
- 37-1-112 - Transfer to another court within state Appeals.
- 37-1-113 - Taking into custody Grounds.
- 37-1-114 - Detention or shelter care of child prior to hearing on petition.
- 37-1-115 - Custody Release to proper party Warrant for custody.
- 37-1-116 - Place of detention Escape or attempted escape Shelter care.
- 37-1-117 - Investigation and release or commitment Petition Hearings.
- 37-1-118 - Subpoenas.
- 37-1-119 - Petition Who may make.
- 37-1-120 - Contents of petition.
- 37-1-121 - Summons.
- 37-1-122 - Attachment where summons ineffectual.
- 37-1-123 - Service of summons.
- 37-1-124 - Conduct of hearing.
- 37-1-125 - Party served by publication Provisional hearing Interlocutory order.
- 37-1-126 - Right to counsel Administrative fee.
- 37-1-127 - Basic rights at hearing.
- 37-1-128 - Investigations Emergency temporary care and custody Physical and mental examinations Evaluation and commitment for mental illness or developmental disability.
- 37-1-129 - Hearings Findings Disposition of child Interdepartmental case management team Pilot projects.
- 37-1-130 - Dependent or neglected child Disposition.
- 37-1-131 - Delinquent child Disposition Restitution.
- 37-1-132 - Unruly child Disposition.
- 37-1-133 - Order of adjudication Noncriminal.
- 37-1-134 - Transfer from juvenile court.
- 37-1-135 - Mentally ill or developmentally disabled child Disposition.
- 37-1-136 - [Repealed.]
- 37-1-137 - Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.
- 37-1-138 - Liability for expenses of returning juvenile to custody of department of children's services.
- 37-1-139 - Modification or vacation of orders.
- 37-1-140 - Legal custodian Duties.
- 37-1-141 - Residence change Transfer of jurisdiction to another state.
- 37-1-142 - Nonresident child Transfer from another state.
- 37-1-143 - Out-of-state custody and supervision.
- 37-1-144 - Supervision under out-of-state order.
- 37-1-145 - Out-of-state probation officers Powers.
- 37-1-146 - Juvenile traffic offenders.
- 37-1-147 - Termination of parental rights.
- 37-1-148 - [Repealed.]
- 37-1-149 - Guardian ad litem Special advocate Appointment.
- 37-1-150 - Cost and expense for care of child.
- 37-1-151 - Parents' liability for support.
- 37-1-152 - Restraining orders.
- 37-1-153 - Court files and records Inspection limited Exceptions for certain violent offenders Confidentiality.
- 37-1-154 - Law enforcement records Inspection limited Exceptions for certain violent offenders.
- 37-1-155 - Fingerprints and photographs Use When destroyed Video and audio recordings.
- 37-1-156 - Contributing to delinquency Penalty Jurisdiction of court.
- 37-1-157 - Contributing to dependency Penalties Jurisdiction of court.
- 37-1-158 - Contempt of court.
- 37-1-159 - Appeals.
- 37-1-160 - Interstate flight by juvenile felon Applicability of part.
- 37-1-161 - Reimbursement account.
- 37-1-162 - Supplement and account for juvenile court services improvement.
- 37-1-163 - , 37-1-164. [Repealed.]
- 37-1-165 - Contracts among counties to pool juvenile justice supplements.
- 37-1-166 - Orders committing or retaining a child within the custody of the department of children's services Required determinations.
- 37-1-167 - Removal from abusive parent or other party.
- 37-1-168 - Juvenile-family crisis intervention programs General provisions.
- 37-1-169 - Referrals by juvenile court to crisis intervention program.
- 37-1-170 - Joinder of parents or guardians in juvenile court actions.
- 37-1-171 - Written orders Presumptions Forms.
- 37-1-172 - Use and disposition of federal funds.
- 37-1-173 - [Repealed.]
- 37-1-174 - Order affecting delinquent juvenile's parent or guardian.
- 37-1-175 - Temporary legal custody for children with mental illnesses.
- 37-1-176 - Providing care, training or treatment in least drastic alternative way.
- 37-1-177 - Person filing for commitment.
- 37-1-178 - Discharge.
- 37-1-179 - Reporting status of child who no longer meets commitment standards Retention of custody.
- 37-1-180 - Rights of child in hearing to review custody.
- 37-1-181 - Judges to conduct proceedings.
- 37-1-182 - Juvenile records task force.
- 37-1-183 - Dependent and neglected child to remain in related caregiver
- Part 2 - Juvenile Court Restructure Act
- 37-1-201 - Short title Legislative intent.
- 37-1-202 - Part definitions.
- 37-1-203 - Jurisdiction of general sessions court.
- 37-1-204 - Procedure in general sessions court.
- 37-1-205 - Special district juvenile courts.
- 37-1-206 - Referees Court personnel Signs.
- 37-1-207 - Special juvenile courts Judges.
- 37-1-208 - Contracts between counties.
- 37-1-209 - Disbursements of moneys.
- 37-1-210 - Clerks of general sessions courts.
- 37-1-211 - Clerks of special juvenile courts.
- 37-1-212 - Rules and regulations.
- 37-1-213 - Deputies.
- 37-1-214 - Compensation of judges pro tempore.
- Part 3 - Juvenile Post-Commitment Procedures
- 37-1-301 - Short title.
- 37-1-302 - Petition for post-commitment relief.
- 37-1-303 - Filing of petition Designation of judge to hear and determine petition.
- 37-1-304 - Contents of petition.
- 37-1-305 - Grounds for relief.
- 37-1-306 - Court action upon receipt of petition.
- 37-1-307 - Petition not to be dismissed for failure to follow form Amended petition.
- 37-1-308 - Application for habeas corpus When allowed.
- 37-1-309 - Grounds for dismissal of petition Hearing on petition Issuance of orders or stays.
- 37-1-310 - Appearance of petitioner at hearing Transportation of petitioner.
- 37-1-311 - Scope of hearing.
- 37-1-312 - Grounds for relief
- 37-1-313 - Documents and records furnished to indigent petitioner.
- 37-1-314 - District attorney general to represent state Attorney general and reporter to represent state on appeal.
- 37-1-315 - Withdrawal or amendment of petition Technical defects not grounds for dismissal without opportunity to amend.
- 37-1-316 - Evidence Oral testimony, depositions, affidavits.
- 37-1-317 - Relief granted Costs Final order Record of counsel's consultations with petitioner.
- 37-1-318 - Copies of final judgment.
- 37-1-319 - Delayed appeal Grounds for granting Finality of order.
- 37-1-320 - Indigency.
- 37-1-321 - Finality of order Appeal.
- 37-1-322 - Promulgation of rules by supreme court Release of petitioner on bail or temporary custody.
- Part 4 - Mandatory Child Abuse Reports
- 37-1-401 - Part definitions.
- 37-1-402 - Purpose and construction of part.
- 37-1-403 - Reporting of brutality, abuse, neglect or child sexual abuse Notification to parents of abuse on school grounds or under school supervision Confidentiality of records.
- 37-1-404 - Retention of custody of child by hospital or physician Protective custody.
- 37-1-405 - Reference of reported cases to local director Notice to judge.
- 37-1-406 - Availability for receiving reports Commencement of investigations Examination and observation of child Reports Services provided.
- 37-1-407 - [Repealed.]
- 37-1-408 - [Repealed.]
- 37-1-409 - Reports confidential Authorized access to information Penalty for violation.
- 37-1-410 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability for reporting abuse Damages for employment change because of making report.
- 37-1-411 - Evidentiary privileges not applicable to child abuse cases.
- 37-1-412 - Violation of duty to report Power of juvenile court Penalty.
- 37-1-413 - False reporting of child sexual abuse or false accusation that a child has sustained any wound, injury, disability or physical or mental condition caused by brutality, abuse or neglect Pen
- 37-1-414 - Persons working with children Fingerprinting Release of investigative and criminal records.
- Part 5 - Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
- 37-1-501 - Creation and membership of council.
- 37-1-502 - Rules, regulations and by-laws Officers Recommending rules to supreme court.
- 37-1-503 - Executive secretary of council.
- 37-1-504 - Annual meeting Subject matter.
- 37-1-505 - Annual meeting Expenses.
- 37-1-506 - Report and publishing of juvenile court information, including cases, informal adjustments, pretrial diversions and identifying information.
- 37-1-507 - Program to reimburse counties for costs of inpatient mental health evaluations, examinations and detention of juveniles charged as adults Rules and regulations.
- Part 6 - Child Sexual Abuse
- 37-1-601 - Prevention of child sexual abuse deemed priority of state Comprehensive approach Purpose and construction of part.
- 37-1-602 - Part definitions Harm to child's health or welfare.
- 37-1-603 - Comprehensive state plan.
- 37-1-604 - Legislative intent relating to investigations, protective services and reports.
- 37-1-605 - Reports of known or suspected child sexual abuse Investigations Notification to parents of abuse on school grounds or while under school supervision Confidentiality of records.
- 37-1-606 - Departmental availability for receiving reports Commencement of investigations Institutional abuse.
- 37-1-607 - Child protective teams Investigations Services.
- 37-1-608 - Protective custody of children.
- 37-1-609 - Photographs and examinations of suspected abuse Video recordings.
- 37-1-610 - Guardian ad litem Parental reimbursement of costs and expenses.
- 37-1-611 - Duties of department of children's services Cooperation with department Publicity and education program.
- 37-1-612 - Confidentiality of records and reports Violations Access to records Confirmation of investigation Anonymity of abuse reporters.
- 37-1-613 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability.
- 37-1-614 - Evidentiary privileges inapplicable in child sexual abuse cases.
- 37-1-615 - Violations Penalties.
- 37-1-616 - Rules and regulations.
- Part 7 - Teen Court Program
- 37-1-701 - Short title.
- 37-1-702 - Authority to establish teen court Procedure for participation Determining factors for participation Authority of teen court.
- 37-1-703 - Authority of teen court.
- 37-1-704 - Empanelling teen court members.
- 37-1-705 - Legislative intent Location of teen court proceedings Immunity of participants Confidentiality.
- 37-1-706 - Construction of part.
- Part 8 - Permanent Guardianship
- 37-1-801 - Power of the juvenile courts to appoint a permanent guardian.
- 37-1-802 - Who may be appointed permanent guardian Criteria for children and permanent guardian Best interests determination.
- 37-1-803 - Permanent guardianship not a termination of parent child relationship Visitation, contact and sharing of information.
- 37-1-804 - Custody Rights and responsibilities of permanent guardian Liability.
- 37-1-805 - Jurisdiction of court.
- 37-1-806 - Modification or termination.
- 37-1-807 - Monetary support of the child How child claimed for tax purposes.