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Section
15-11-1

Purpose of Chapter

Section
15-11-2

(See Editor's notes.) Definitions

Section
15-11-3

Direct Calendaring

Section
15-11-4

Other Laws Apply to Chapter

Section
15-11-5

Computations of Time

Section
15-11-6

Computation of Age

Section
15-11-7

Court of Inquiry

Section
15-11-8

Court of Record

Section
15-11-9

Authority to Issue Arrest Warrants

Section
15-11-10

Exclusive Original Jurisdiction

Section
15-11-11

Concurrent Jurisdiction

Section
15-11-12

Dual Designation of Children; Consolidation of Proceedings; Time Limitations

Section
15-11-13

Appointment of Guardian or Conservator

Section
15-11-14

Transfers From Probate Court

Section
15-11-15

Transfers From Superior Court; Custody and Support

Section
15-11-16

Commencement of Proceedings

Section
15-11-17

Conduct of Hearings Generally; Applicability of Title 24

Section
15-11-18

Subpoenas; Application of Title 24

Section
15-11-19

Rights of Parties to Proceedings

Section
15-11-20

Referral for Mediation

Section
15-11-21

Selection and Appointment of Mediator

Section
15-11-22

Agreement to Mediate; Procedure

Section
15-11-23

Stay of Proceeding Pending Mediation; Time Limitations

Section
15-11-24

Termination of Mediation

Section
15-11-25

Approval of Mediation Agreements; Exceptions

Section
15-11-26

Best Interests of Child

Section
15-11-27

Physical and Mental Examinations

Section
15-11-28

Privilege Against Self-Incrimination

Section
15-11-29

Protective Orders

Section
15-11-29.1

Parental Accountability; Court Orders; Enforcement

Section
15-11-30

Rights and Duties of Legal Custodian

Section
15-11-31

Contempt Powers; Other Sanctions

Section
15-11-32

Modification or Vacation of Orders; Retroactive Application

Section
15-11-33

Transfer When Disposition Incorporates Reunification Plan and Parents Reside in Different Counties

Section
15-11-34

Commitment to Adult Correctional Facility Prohibited

Section
15-11-35

Appeals

Section
15-11-36

Expenses Charged to County; Payment by Parent on Court Order

Section
15-11-37

Supervision Fees

Section
15-11-38

Community Based Risk Reduction Programs

Section
15-11-39

Risk Assessments or Risk and Needs Assessments; Case Plans; Issuance of Orders

Section
15-11-40

Information Sharing; Confidentiality

Section
15-11-41

Compliance With Privacy Laws