ARM 37.50.105
ARM 37.50.105. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Cite as Mont. Admin. R. 37.50.105
(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.