SB 6041 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

     Declares that the purpose of the act is to establish a juvenile justice system that both punishes and rehabilitates juvenile offenders.

     Revises provisions of chapter 13.40 RCW in accordance with the declared purpose.

     Directs the department of social and health services to develop a plan to reduce its reliance on large institutional facilities for juvenile offenders.

     Requires the office of the administrator for the courts to disseminate information about resources, services, and programs available in the communities for the placement and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.

     Revises provisions regulating compulsory school attendance.

     Revises provisions for housing of youths in crisis residential centers.

     Directs the juvenile issues task force to develop a statutory community-based planning, allocation, and service system for children and families.

     Revises provisions for involuntary commitment and treatment procedures.

     Makes total appropriations of four million five hundred eighty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act.