N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:90-2.3 - County youth services commissions and designated entities

(a) Each county shall establish and maintain a county youth services commission to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate community-based sanctions and services for juveniles adjudicated or charged as delinquent and delinquency prevention programs, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter and N.J.A.C. 13:90-3, including preparation of the triennial comprehensive plans, updates, and funding applications provided for in 13:90-3.11.

1. The county governing body may, upon annual written request approved by the Executive Director, elect to designate a designated entity to assume the responsibilities of a county youth services commission in that county, subject to the oversight of the Commission, and to be administered by the county as provided for in 13:90-2.5(a).

2. Approval of such a request shall be contingent upon the governing body demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Executive Director that:

i. The membership of the designated entity is sufficiently representative of persons and agencies interested in the juvenile justice system to permit the entity to perform the duties and responsibilities of a county youth services commission;

ii. The members of the designated entity are otherwise qualified to perform the duties and responsibilities of members of a county youth services commission;

iii. The designated entity has the authority and responsibility to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a county youth services commission; and

iv. The designated entity has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Executive Director or designee the ability to comply with all applicable laws and rules, including the provisions of this subchapter and N.J.A.C. 13:90-3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90-2.3

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 3048(b), effective 12/7/2015