Purpose

The purposes of this part are to: (1) provide an alternate method of funding juvenile out-of-home placements, programs, and services; (2) increase the ability of youth courts to respond to juvenile delinquency through early intervention and expanded community alternatives; (3) enhance the ability of youth courts to control costs; (4) enhance community safety, hold youth accountable, and promote the competency development of youth; (5) use local resources for the placement of troubled youth, when appropriate and available; (6) reduce placements in out-of-state residential facilities and programs; and (7) use correctional facilities when appropriate.