ID H0028

Revises the legislative intent for Idaho's juvenile corrections system to emphasize accountability, community protection, and competency development as core principles.

Updates definitions in the Juvenile Corrections Act to add new terms including "assessment," "screening," and "validated risk/needs assessment" to reflect current practices in juvenile justice.

Clarifies the definition of "diversion" to emphasize it as an alternative to formal prosecution that applies restorative justice principles and may be appropriate for low-risk or moderate-risk offenders as determined by validated screening instruments.

Modifies language describing juvenile corrections system components (probation, day treatment, community programs, secure facilities, and aftercare) to reflect current operational practices and standards.

Corrects a code reference in Section 39-1202 (definitions relating to child care facilities) to reference the correct section number for juvenile detention definitions from the Juvenile Corrections Act.