HB 2509 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Declares that the governor's juvenile justice advisory committee shall have central oversight over all juvenile detention facilities.  The committee shall routinely review, audit, and inspect all juvenile facilities operated by counties to ensure that detention facilities are in compliance with the governor's juvenile justice advisory committee's established standards.

     Provides that by December 31, 1998, the governor's juvenile justice advisory committee shall develop standards of operation for juvenile detention facilities.  On the basis of an initial inspection, the governor's juvenile justice advisory committee shall determine the current level of compliance with these standards.

     Directs the governor's juvenile justice advisory committee to report to the governor and the legislature annually on the conditions in juvenile detention facilities.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.