Synopsis
This amendment provides The Department for Children, Youth and Their Families (“DSCYF”) the ability to make a motion to the court for permission to place a pretrial youth in a facility other than one operated by DSCYF. While the circumstances prompting this request are rare, it is important to ensure the health and safety of youth and staff and the DSCYF facilities. This amendment also permits DSCYF’s ability to use contracted facilities for youth who are detained pending adjudication so that an alternative placement can be sought for youth when necessary. Finally, this amendment clarifies that “The Department” referred to in Section 2 of HB 26 specifically refers to the Department for Children, Youth and Their Families and not the Department of Correction.