Section 27-20.4-17 - Disposition of a delinquent child1. 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: a. The child receives the treatment or rehabilitation the court deems most appropriate;b. Repairing harm caused to the victim or community; andc. 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; orc. 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.Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 294( HB 1137 ), § 37, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 296( HB 1160 ), § 2, eff. 4/13/2023.Added by S.L. 2021 , ch. 245( HB 1035 ), § 25, eff. 7/1/2021.