Maine § 4196. - Institutional care of delinquent children -- Article VI
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4196. — Institutional care of delinquent children -- Article VI, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4196.. Institutional care of delinquent children -- Article VI
A child adjudicated delinquent may be placed in an institution in another party jurisdiction pursuant to this compact but such a placement may not be made unless the child is given a court hearing on notice to the parent or guardian with opportunity to be heard prior to the child's being sent to the other party jurisdiction for institutional care and the court finds that: [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §195 (COR).]
1. Facilities. Equivalent facilities for the child are not available in the sending agency's jurisdiction; and
2. Best interest of child. Institutional care in the other jurisdiction is in the best interest of the child and will not produce undue hardship.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4196.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4196. cover?
Section 4196. ("Institutional care of delinquent children -- Article VI") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 4196.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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