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PUBLIC LAW 91-358-JULY 29, 1970

viction, nor does it operate to disqualify a child in any future civil service examination, appointment, or application for public service in either the Government of the United States or of the District of Columbia. "§ 16-2319. Predisposition study and report "After a motion for transfer has been filed, or after the Division has made findings pursuant to subsection (c) of section 16-2317 sustaining the allegations of a petition and, in neglect cases, the conclusion that the child is neglected, the Division shall direct that a predisposition study and report to the Division be made by the Director of Social Services or a qualified agency designated by the Division concerning the child, his family, his environment, and other matters relevant to the need for treatment or disposition of the case. Except in connection with a hearing on a transfer motion, no predisposition study or report shall be furnished to or considered by the Division prior to completion of the factfinding hearing. ^ § 16-2320. Disposition of child who is neglected, delinquent, or ^ in need of supervision "(a) If a child is found to be neglected, the Division may order any of the following dispositions which will be in the best interest of the child: "(1) Permit the child to remain with his parent^ guardian, or other custodian, subject to such conditions and limitations as the Division may prescribe, including but not limited to medical, psychiatric, or other treatment at an appropriate facility on an out-patient basis. " (2) Place the child under protective supervision. " (3) Transfer le^al custody to any of the following— " (A) a public agency responsible for the care of neglected children; " (B) a child placing agency or other private organization or facility which is licensed or otherwise authorized b^ law and is designated by the Commissioner of the District of Columbia to receive and provide care for the child; or " (C) a relative or other individual who is found by the Division to be qualified to receive and care for the child. "(4) Commitment of the child for medical, psychiatric, or other treatment at an appropriate facility on an in-patient basis if, at the dispositional hearing provided for in section 16-2317, the Division finds that confinement is necessary to the treatment of the child. A child for whom medical, psychiatric, or other treatment is ordered may petition the Division for review of the order thirty days after treatment under the order has commenced, and, if, after a hearing for the purpose of such review, the original order is affirmed, the child may petition for review thereafter every six months. "(5) Make such other disposition as may be provided by law and as the Division deems to be in the best interests of the child and the community. "(b) Unless a child found neglected is also found to be delinquent, he shall not be committed to, or confined in, an institution for delinquent children. "(c) If a child is found to be delinquent or in need of supervision, the Division may order any of the following dispositions for his supervision, care, and rehabilitation: "(1) Any disposition authorized by subsection (a) (other than paragraph (3)(A) thereof), 47-348 O - 72 - 38 (pt. 1)

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