In re B.L.J.

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This case involves an interpretation of the children in need of aid statute, AS 47.10.080(c)(1). The Department of Health and Social Services (Department) contends that once a court declares a minor a child in need of aid and commits the minor to the Department under AS 47.10.080(c)(1), then the Department has the authority to direct the placement of the minor. The court can review the Department’s decision to see if it constitutes an abuse of discretion, but it cannot make a specific placement order once legal custody has been granted to the Department. We agree.

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