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Title 15 - Courts
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Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code
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Article 1 - General Provisions
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-11-1. Purpose of chapter
§ 15-11-2. (Effective until July 1, 2020. See note.) Definitions
§ 15-11-2. (Effective July 1, 2020. See note.) Definitions
§ 15-11-3. Direct calendaring
§ 15-11-4. Other laws apply to chapter
§ 15-11-5. Computations of time
§ 15-11-6. Computation of age
§ 15-11-7. Court of inquiry
§ 15-11-8. Court of record
§ 15-11-9. Authority to issue arrest warrants
§ 15-11-10. (Effective until July 1, 2020. See note.) Exclusive original jurisdiction
§ 15-11-10. (Effective July 1, 2020. See note.) Exclusive original jurisdiction
§ 15-11-11. Concurrent jurisdiction
§ 15-11-12. Dual designation of children; consolidation of proceedings; time limitations
§ 15-11-13. Appointment of guardian or conservator
§ 15-11-14. Transfers from probate court
§ 15-11-15. Transfers from superior court; custody and support
§ 15-11-16. Commencement of proceedings
§ 15-11-17. Conduct of hearings generally; applicability of Title 24
§ 15-11-18. Subpoenas; application of Title 24
§ 15-11-19. Rights of parties to proceedings
§ 15-11-20. Referral for mediation
§ 15-11-21. Selection and appointment of mediator
§ 15-11-22. Agreement to mediate; procedure
§ 15-11-23. Stay of proceeding pending mediation; time limitations
§ 15-11-24. Termination of mediation
§ 15-11-25. Approval of mediation agreements; exceptions
§ 15-11-26. Best interests of child
§ 15-11-27. Physical and mental examinations
§ 15-11-28. Privilege against self-incrimination
§ 15-11-29. Protective orders
§ 15-11-29.1. Parental accountability; court orders; enforcement
§ 15-11-30. Rights and duties of legal custodian
§ 15-11-31. Contempt powers; other sanctions
§ 15-11-32. Modification or vacation of orders; retroactive application
§ 15-11-33. Transfer when disposition incorporates reunification plan and parents reside in different counties
§ 15-11-34. Commitment to adult correctional facility prohibited
§ 15-11-35. Appeals
§ 15-11-36. Expenses charged to county; payment by parent on court order
§ 15-11-37. Supervision fees
§ 15-11-38. Community based risk reduction programs
§ 15-11-39. Risk assessments or risk and needs assessments; case plans; issuance of orders
§ 15-11-40. Information sharing; confidentiality
§ 15-11-41. Compliance with privacy laws