41-5-343. Criteria for placement of youth in youth assessment centers. A youth may be placed in a youth assessment center only if:

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(1)the youth meets the requirements for placement in shelter care;

(2)the youth has not committed an act that would be a felony offense if committed by an adult;

(3)the youth needs an alternative, staff-secured site for evaluation and assessment of the youth’s need for services;

(4)the youth needs to be held accountable for the youth’s actions with structured programming; and

(5)the youth meets qualifications as outlined by the placement guidelines that are determined by the department and coordinated with the guidelines used by the youth placement committees.