2005 Vermont Code - § 5509. — Powers and duties of officers

§ 5509. Powers and duties of officers

Subject to the limitations of this chapter or imposed by the juvenile court, and in addition to any other powers granted to them under the laws of this state, the commissioner of corrections has the following authority with respect to a child who is or may be a delinquent child, and the commissioner of social and rehabilitation services has the following authority with respect to a child who is or may be in need of care or supervision, for the purpose of carrying out the objectives and provisions of this chapter:

(1) To make studies, reports and recommendations to the court authorized by this chapter,

(2) To receive and examine complaints and allegations that a child is in need of care or supervision (in the case only of the commissioner of social and rehabilitation services) with respect to a child for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings under this chapter,

(3) To supervise and assist a child placed under his supervision by order of the court,

(4) To make appropriate referrals of cases presented to him to other private or public agencies of the community where their assistance appears to be needed or desirable, and

(5) To perform such other functions as are designated by this chapter. (1967, No. 304 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; amended 1973, No. 152 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. April 14, 1974; No. 246 (Adj. Sess.), § 6.)