Arizona § 41-2816 - Secure care facilities; rehabilitative services; length of stay guidelines
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-2816 — Secure care facilities; rehabilitative services; length of stay guidelines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-2816. Secure care facilities; rehabilitative services; length of stay guidelines
A. The department shall operate and maintain or contract for secure care facilities for the custody, treatment, rehabilitation and education of youth who pose a threat to public safety, who have engaged in a pattern of conduct characterized by persistent and delinquent offenses that, as demonstrated through the use of other alternatives, cannot be controlled in a less secure setting or who have had their conditional liberty revoked pursuant to section 41-2819.
B. Each youth who is placed in a secure care facility shall receive rehabilitative services appropriate to the youth's age, needs and abilities, including education, counseling, mental health services, recreation and vocational training.
C. The department in cooperation with the juvenile court shall develop length of stay guidelines that are consistent with both treatment and public safety considerations. The department in cooperation with the juvenile court shall annually review the length of stay guidelines. Each youth who is placed in a secure care facility shall be assigned a length of stay pursuant to the length of stay guidelines. The length of stay shall set forth minimum and maximum review dates.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 41-2816
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-2816 cover?
Section 41-2816 ("Secure care facilities; rehabilitative services; length of stay guidelines") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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