Chief Patron: Marsden
DJJ Juvenile Justice Task Force Report (language only)

Item 407 #1s

Language
Page 334, following line 10, insert:
"The Department of Juvenile Justice, in consultation with the Supreme Court of Virginia and the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees and the House and Senate Courts of Justice Committees, shall form a task force to examine the juvenile justice system and develop recommendations for fiscally sound, data-driven juvenile justice policies that improve public safety and outcomes for youth while promoting the efficient and effective use of resources.  The task force shall conduct a broad review of the placements and programs available for youth committed to the state and to post-dispositional detention programs.  The task force shall produce a report, including any recommended legislation, to the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees and the Chairmen of the House and Senate Courts of Justice Committees by December 15, 2014."

Explanation
(This amendment directs the Department of Juvenile Justice to form a task force to examine and report on the juvenile justice system.)