Maryland Statutes
Part I - Organization and Administration of Department
Section 9-215 - State Advisory Board -- Duties

In addition to its other duties specified in this title, the State Advisory Board shall:
        (1)    consult with and advise the Secretary on:
            (i)    each aspect of the juvenile services program in the State;
            (ii)    the educational programs and services of the Department;
            (iii)    programs designed to divert children from the juvenile justice system; and
            (iv)    the treatment and programming needs of females in the juvenile justice system;
        (2)    recommend to the Secretary policies and programs to improve juvenile services in the State;
        (3)    participate in interpreting for the public the objectives of the Department;
        (4)    participate in planning the development and use of available resources to meet the needs of the Department; and
        (5)    examine and review fatalities involving children under the supervision of the Department for the purpose of advising the Secretary on policies and programs to prevent fatalities, including:
            (i)    a death caused by a child under the supervision of the Department, if the child is convicted or adjudicated for the death; and
            (ii)    the death of a child under the supervision of the Department.

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