RCW 13.06.010
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It is the intention of the legislature in enacting this chapter to increase the protection afforded the citizens of this state, to require community planning, to provide necessary services and supervision for juvenile offenders in the community when appropriate, to reduce reliance on state-operated correctional institutions for offenders whose standard range disposition does not include commitment of the offender to the department, to encourage the community to efficiently and effectively provide community services to juvenile offenders through consolidation of service delivery systems, and to provide effective services and referrals to referred and diverted youth to prevent the need for formal court involvement whenever possible.
[ 2025 c 140 s 4 ; 1983 c 191 s 1 ; 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 1 .]
Notes:
Findings — Intent — 2025 c 140: See note following RCW 13.40.080 .
Effective date — 1969 ex.s. c 165: "This act shall become effective on July 1, 1969." [ 1969 ex.s. c 165 s 7 .]