AK HB116

Standardizes terminology across juvenile justice statutes by defining "juvenile detention facility," "juvenile treatment facility," and "juvenile probation officer" with consistent meanings across AS 47.12.990

Establishes "temporary secure juvenile holding area" as separate quarters for short-term detention of minors pending court orders or transport to juvenile detention facilities, kept separate from adult prisoners

Expands mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect to include juvenile probation officers, juvenile probation office staff, and staff at juvenile detention and treatment facilities

Repeals requirement for administrative revocation of minors' driver's licenses and liquor licenses for alcohol or drug consumption/possession violations (removes AS 28.15.176)

Clarifies Department of Health and Social Services employment of juvenile probation officers and updates facility authority, operations, and standards throughout the juvenile justice code