The Department of Juvenile Justice, in its role as planner and coordinator for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention services, is hereby authorized to and shall enter into agreements for the establishment and maintenance of community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs which may include, but are not limited to: Emergency shelter, diagnosis, crisis intervention, counseling, group work, case supervision, job placement, alternative diversion programs for first-time offenders and for youth alleged or adjudicated to be in need of supervision, recruitment and training of volunteers, consultation, brokerage of services, agency coordination with emphasis on keeping youth with a high potential for delinquency out of the traditional juvenile justice process and community intervention centers. The Department shall enter into agreements based on need as indicated in the State Plan for Services to Children and Youth.

Laws 1975, SJR 13, p. 761, § 3, eff. October 1, 1975; Amended by Laws 1982, HB 1468, c. 312, § 10, emerg. eff. July 1, 1982; Amended by Laws 1995, HB 1978, c. 352, § 79, emerg. eff. July 1, 1995; Renumbered from 10 O.S. § 603 by Laws 1995, HB 1978, c. 352, § 199, emerg. eff. July 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 1996, HB 2692, c. 247, § 12, emerg. eff. July 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 1632, c. 293, § 4, emerg. eff. July 1, 1997 (superseded document available).