41-5-2002. Purpose.

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41-5-2002 . 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.