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AL SB265
Bill
Status
4/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
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Amends Code of Alabama 1975 Sections 12-15-208 and 12-15-215 regarding juvenile detention and disposition procedures.
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Requires the Department of Youth Services to reimburse county commissions for detention costs when the department fails to accept a child within required timeframes after a juvenile court order transferring custody.
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Establishes reimbursement obligation for expenses including medical, dental, and mental health costs incurred by the county for each day after the Department of Youth Services is required to accept the child.
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Sets acceptance timeline of 12 business days for Department of Youth Services to accept children ordered into custody, with temporary extension to 16 business days between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2024; passed Senate 33-0 on April 23, 2024.
Legislative Description
Juvenile courts, Department of Youth Services responsible for housing and caring for child ordered to be transferred to custody of Department of Youth Services, Department of Youth Services to reimburse county detention facility for costs incurred under certain circumstances.
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Last Action
Pending House Ways and Means General Fund
4/23/2024