Mont. Admin. r. 37.50.105

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024

Rule 37.50.105 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(1) The department may place a child in substitute care pursuant to:

(a) a court order;

(b) emergency protective services as authorized by 41-3-301, MCA;

(c) a voluntary placement agreement entered by the department and the parents or guardians of the child; or

(d) other lawful authority.

(2) Children who meet the criteria set forth in (1), will be evaluated by the department to determine the accessible, available and appropriate type of placement.

Mont. Admin. r. 37.50.105

NEW, 1988 MAR p. 2035, Eff. 7/29/88; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 458, Eff. 2/9/96; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 488.

Sec. 41-3-1103 and 52-1-103, MCA; IMP, Sec. 41-3-1103, 41-3-1122 and 52-1-103, MCA;