§ 31-26-1-3 — Certification requirements

Any organization may apply to the department
for certification as a youth service bureau. The department shall
establish criteria for the certification of an organization as a youth
service bureau, which must include the following requirements:
(1) The organization must be registered with the secretary of state
as a nonprofit corporation or must be an agency of a local
governmental unit.
(2) The organization must develop and operate direct and indirect
service programs designed to do the following:
(A) Support, represent, and protect the rights of young people.
(B) Prevent adolescent misbehavior and divert young people
from the justice system.
(C) Maintain a referral system with other service agencies that
might benefit young people.
(D) Inform and educate citizens about the functions and
services available through the organization and serve as a link
between the needs of youth and the community.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.