Provides that prior to a dispositional hearing the judge shall order a probation investigation and a diagnostic assessment of a juvenile delinquent whom the court reasonably finds, on the record, to have a demonstrable need for a remediation of a discernible handicapping condition; allows judges to refer custody through various state agencies for placement into programs under protocol and funding provisions currently in existence.
Juveniles; adjudication of delinquency, when and how child may be taken into immediate custody.
Jurisdiction of juvenile courts extended to individuals under age 21, individuals aged 16 to 20 who are alleged to have committed murder in first degree included in definition of delinquent child, other provisions related to delinquency and juvenile courts modified, and technical and conforming changes made.
Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody petition the family court for orders of dependency to ensure such child receives proper care.
Relates to complaints regarding judges and confidentiality of records; extends the jurisdiction of the state commission on judicial conduct as to judges who resign or retire while under investigation or formal charges.
Provides that court may order certain juveniles adjudicated delinquent to perform community service where offense was committed.
Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.
Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and planning and funding for services for children in the juvenile justice system.
Prohibits the application of fail-first or step therapy protocols to coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of serious mental health conditions; defines serious mental health condition.