41-5-2004. Youth court duties. Each youth court shall:

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(1)use available resources to develop alternatives for the placement of youth;

(2)use available resources for early intervention strategies for troubled youth;

(3)use a validated risk assessment instrument approved by the office of court administrator for the measurement of risk and the effectiveness of treatment or intervention services for youth pursuant to 41-5-1512 or 41-5-1513; and

(4)provide the legislative auditor with access to all records maintained by the youth court as otherwise permitted by law.