Indiana § 31-26-1-3 - Certification requirements
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§ 31-26-1-3. Certification requirements
Sec. 3. Any organization may apply to the department for certification as a youth service bureau. The department shall establish criteria for the certification of an organization as a youth service bureau, which must include the following requirements:
(1) The organization must be registered with the secretary of state as a nonprofit corporation or must be an agency of a local governmental unit.
(2) The organization must develop and operate direct and indirect service programs designed to do the following:
(A) Support, represent, and protect the rights of young people.
(B) Prevent adolescent misbehavior and divert young people from the justice system.
(C) Maintain a referral system with other service agencies that might benefit young people.
(D) Inform and educate citizens about the functions and services available through the organization and serve as a link between the needs of youth and the community.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272.
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Section 31-26-1-3 ("Certification requirements") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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