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PUBLIC LAW 88-241-DEC. 23, 1963

[77 STAT.

thereupon order that the child be restored to the custody of its parent or guardian, or be retained in the custody of the institution, agency, or person; and may direct the institution, agency, or person to make such other arrangements for the child's care and welfare as the circumstances of the case require; or the court may make a further order or commitment. § 16-2310. Appointment of g u a r d i a n; custody a s between p a r e n t s When in the course of a proceeding instituted pursuant to this subchapter it appears to the court that the welfare of a child will be promoted by the appointment of a relative or other suitable individual as guardian of its person, when the child is not committed to an institution or to the custody of an incorporated society, the court has jurisdiction to make the appointment either upon the application of the child or some relative or next friend or upon the court's own motion. The court may issue an order to show cause, which shall be served upon the parent or parents or custodian of the child in such manner and for such time prior to the hearing as the court deems reasonable. I n a case arising pursuant to this subchapter, the court may also determine as between parents whether the father or the mother shall have the custody and control of the child. § 16-2311. Protection of religious affiliations I n placing a child under guardianship or custody other than that of its parent, the court, when practicable, shall select a person, or an institution or agency governed by persons, of like religious faith as that of the parents of the child, or in case of a difference in the religious faith of the parents, then of the religious faith of the child, or if the religious faith of the child is not ascertained, then of either of the parents. § 16-2312. Physical and mental examinations of children The court may cause a child coming under its jurisdiction to be examined by a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist appointed by it. § 16-2313. Place of detention of children (a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, a child may not be placed in or committed to any prison, jail, or lockup, or be taken into custody, detained, or transferred from place to place, where he may be brought in contact or communication with an adult convicted of crime or under arrest and charged with crime. (b) A child 16 years of age or older, whose habits or conduct are deemed such as to constitute a menace to other children, may, with the consent of a judge or Director of Social Work, be placed in a jail or other place of detention for adults, but in a room or ward separate from adults. (c) The Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia or its authorized representative shall make adequate provision for the temporary detention of children within its jurisdiction in a detention home or in boarding homes selected for the purpose. § 16-2314. Applicability to adult cases; offenses and penalties; jury trial (a) All provisions of this subchapter relative to procedure in cases of children so far as practicable apply also to cases against adults arising under section 11-1551, 11-1554, 11-1555, or 11-1556, or any of the sections referred to in section 11-1557, with the consent of the defendant, or when not inconsistent with other provisions of law relating to the conduct of adult cases. Proceedings may be instituted upon complaint of an interested party or upon the court's own motion, and a reasonable opportunity to appear shall be afforded the respondent.

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