Requires the office of children and family services certify certain detention facilities for youths

Summary

The bill changes state law so that any juvenile held in detention—whether in a secure, non‑secure, or specialized secure setting—must be placed in a facility certified by the Office of Children and Family Services. Counties must provide or have access to enough certified facilities, and courts and sheriffs are required to send detained youths to those facilities. The measure seeks to keep detained youths out of adult jails and ensure consistent standards for their care.

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