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 risk assessment instrument approved by the department for the measurement of risk assessment and effectiveness of treatment or intervention for youth adjudicated pursuant to 41-5-1512 or 41-5-1513;
     (4) submit quarterly reports to the department documenting the use of diversionary and prevention programs and the use of placement services;
     (5) participate in the cost containment review panel established under 41-5-131; and
     (6) provide the department and the legislative auditor with access to all records maintained by the youth court.

     History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 587, L. 2001.