41-5-2004. Youth court duties. Each youth court shall:
     (1) use available resources to develop alternatives for the placement of youth;
     (2) use available resources for early intervention strategies for troubled youth;
     (3) use a validated risk assessment instrument approved by the office of court administrator for the measurement of risk and the effectiveness of treatment or intervention services for youth pursuant to 41-5-1512 or 41-5-1513;
     (4) submit quarterly reports to the office of court administrator and the department documenting the use of diversion and prevention programs and the use of placement services; and
     (5) provide the legislative auditor with access to all records maintained by the youth court.

     History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 587, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 398, L. 2007.