75-03-40-34. Interstate compact on the placement of children.

1. All placements of children made from out of state must follow the interstate compact on the placement of children or the interstate compact for juveniles and be in full compliance with the appropriate interstate compact. It is the responsibility of the facility to ensure, prior to the placement in the facility, all necessary procedures pursuant to the interstate compact on the placement of children or the interstate compact for juveniles have been completed.

2. Before admitting an out-of-state resident, a facility shall make arrangement with the referral to assure a lawful return of the resident to the sending state without regard to the circumstance under which the resident is discharged.

3. Out-of-state referrals must adhere to all requirements of this chapter.

History: Effective October 1, 2019; amended effective October 1, 2021.

Law Implemented: NDCC 12-66, 14-13