Montana § 41-5-2004 - Youth Court Duties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-2004 — Youth Court Duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-5-2004. Youth Court Duties
Youth court duties. Each youth court shall: (1) use available resources to develop alternatives for the placement of youth; (2) use available resources for early intervention strategies for troubled youth; (3) use a validated risk assessment instrument approved by the office of court administrator for the measurement of risk and the effectiveness of treatment or intervention services for youth pursuant to 41-5-1512 or 41-5-1513 ; and (4) provide the legislative auditor with access to all records maintained by the youth court as otherwise permitted by law.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 41-5-2004
What does Montana Code Annotated § 41-5-2004 cover?
Section 41-5-2004 ("Youth Court Duties") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 41-5-2004?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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