The purposes of this part are to:

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

History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 587, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 398, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 339, L. 2021.