The functions and facilities related to youth detention facilities, licensed by the department of youth services of each county or counties, acting together may, upon the express written agreement of each such county or such counties acting together and the department, receive funds from the department according to formulae for disbursement established by the department and in accordance with the terms of written agreements between each such county or such counties acting together and the department, relative to detention care. Any county or counties acting together shall retain control of such detention functions and detention facilities and shall continue to have financial responsibility for their operation, unless otherwise provided for by the department. All detention programs and facilities shall maintain standards prescribed by the department. All funds expended by the department will be contingent upon the recipients of said funds meeting the standards established by the department.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 1 - Department of Youth Services and Youth Services Board.
Article 2 - Department of Youth Services.
Section 44-1-20 - Created; Composition and Principal Offices.
Section 44-1-21 - State Youth Services Director.
Section 44-1-22 - Employees of Department.
Section 44-1-23 - Legal Counsel.
Section 44-1-24 - Powers and Duties of Department Generally.
Section 44-1-25 - Development of Department Program.
Section 44-1-28 - Subsidies for Youth Detention Facilities.
Section 44-1-29 - Competitive Bids; Conflicts of Interest.
Section 44-1-30 - Study and Evaluation of Youth in Custody of Department.
Section 44-1-31 - Guardianship of Youth in Custody of Department.
Section 44-1-32 - Determination of Social Service Plan.
Section 44-1-33 - Authorization of Medical, Psychiatric, Surgical and Dental Treatment.
Section 44-1-34 - Review of Committed Youth.
Section 44-1-35 - Petition for Examination or Review by Director or Court.
Section 44-1-37 - Clothing, Money and Transportation to Be Furnished Upon Release.
Section 44-1-38 - Records of Examinations, Etc.
Section 44-1-39 - Restrictions on Release or Use of Records.