27-20.4-17. Disposition of a delinquent child

27-20.4-17. Disposition of a delinquent child 1. 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; and c. 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; or c. Order the child's participation in a juvenile treatment 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.