The judges of the Family Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia are hereby authorized and empowered, at their discretion, to commit to the custody and care of the Board of Public Welfare of the District of Columbia children under 17 years of age who shall be convicted of petty crimes or misdemeanors which may be punishable with fine or imprisonment; and said Board of Public Welfare shall place, under contract, such children in such suitable homes, institutions, or training schools for the care of children as it may deem wise and proper.
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1095, ch. 847, § 1; Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 73, ch. 960, § 8; Mar. 16, 1926, 44 Stat. 210, ch. 58, § 11; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 577, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 159(c).)
1981 Ed., § 3-119.
1973 Ed., § 3-120.
Family Division proceedings, proceeding regarding delinquency, neglect, or need of supervision, see § 16-2301 et seq.
Board of Public Welfare abolished: See note to § 4-102.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 1 - Public Welfare Supervision
§ 4–105. Director of Public Welfare
§ 4–106. Institutions placed under control of Board
§ 4–108. Rules and regulations relating to admissions of persons and administration of institutions
§ 4–109. Registration records; system of accounts
§ 4–110. Powers of Board of Charities transferred
§ 4–111. Supervision over institutions supported by congressional appropriations
§ 4–112. Submission of plans for new institutions; investigation of institutions
§ 4–113. Members and employees to have no interest in contracts
§ 4–114. Powers of Mayor over dependent children
§ 4–115. Limitation in number of dependent children
§ 4–116. Children over whom Board shall have supervision
§ 4–118. Commitments by Family Division of Superior Court; placement by Board
§ 4–119. Commitment of children under 17 years of age
§ 4–120. Duties of Trustees of National Training School for Girls transferred
§ 4–123. Discharge from guardianship