RSA 169-F:8 Court Oversight of Children in Residential Programs.

I. Except in cases of emergency placement, prior to placing a child in residential treatment programs or psychiatric residential treatment programs, except in emergency situations, the court shall:
(a) Consider all assessments and plans for the child, including assessment of whether a residential treatment program is the most effective and appropriate level of care, in the least restrictive environment for the child, and any child-specific, short- and long-term goals for the child and the family. The assessment shall specify, in writing:
(1) Whether the child's needs can be met in a kin or foster family home, not primarily dependent upon availability of community resources.
(2) If the assessment recommends a residential treatment program:
(A) The specific rea