North Dakota Code 27-20.4-17 – Disposition of a delinquent child
1. If the child is found to be a delinquent child, the court shall make findings and include in the order of disposition any actions or steps necessary to ensure:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 27-20.4-17
- Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
a. The child receives the treatment or rehabilitation the court deems most appropriate; b. Repairing harm caused to the victim or community; and c. Safety of the community.
2. If the child is found to be a delinquent child, the court may order probation with conditions best suited to the child’s individual need for treatment, rehabilitation, and welfare.
3. The court may commit a child to the division of juvenile services, or may order a child over eighteen years of age to serve a term of probation under the supervision of the department of corrections and rehabilitation.
4. The court may:
a. Order the child to make monetary restitution to the victim of the offense or to complete a specified number of hours of community service as determined by the court, or both; b. Order the periodic testing for the use of illicit drugs or alcohol; or c. Order the child’s participation in a juvenile drug court program.
5. If the delinquent act committed by the child was a sexual offense, the court shall ensure the child is assessed in a timely manner, not to exceed thirty days, with age-appropriate social assessments to determine the appropriate level of required treatment.