9 CAR § 100-418. Participation in research — Consent to participate

(a) The Division of Youth Services will not consent on behalf of any youth or custodian to an identifiable youth’s participation in research. (b)(1) Youth under the age of eighteen (18) must have consent of a legal custodian or court with jurisdiction to participate in any research where the youth’s identity may be disclosed or inferred. (2) This includes but is not limited to any research studies where the youth has direct contact with researchers. (c) Youth aged eighteen (18) and over may consent on their own behalf, unless they are under a court-ordered guardianship for lack of mental capacity.