Extension of Custody or Supervision

(a) Petition. The Department or the child’s guardian ad litem may file a petition for an extension of the commitment to custody or supervision. The petition must be filed at least thirty days prior to the earlier of (1) the expiration of the existing disposition order or (2) the extension of custody hearing. The petition must include a detailed statement of the facts and circumstances supporting the request for extension of custody or supervision. The filing of a written petition may be waived by agreement of the parties with approval of the court prior to or at the time of the hearing. The petitioner shall serve notice (b) Extension of Custody or Supervision. At the conclusion of the hearing the court shall determine whether the child continues to be a child in need of aid and whether continued custody or supervision by the Department is in the best interests of the child. (c) Response. Any party may submit a response in support of or objection to continuing custody or supervision. Unless otherwise ordered, the response must be served and filed at least ten days prior to the extension hearing. (d) Status Pending Decision. If the court is unable to decide the extension petition before expiration of the existing disposition order, the court may extend custody or supervision for a reasonable time as defined in AS 47.10.990 pending a decision on the extension petition. (SCO 1355 effective July 15, 1999; by SCO 1987 effective nunc pro tunc July 1, 2022; and by SCO 2025 effective October 15, 2024.) Cross References CROSS REFERENCE: AS 47.10.080(c).