Tennessee § 37-1-106 - Youth services officer.

§ 37-1-106. Youth services officer.

Each county with a population of more than twenty thousand (20,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, may establish a full-time youth services officer to assist the court sitting as a juvenile court in relation to cases coming before the court. Counties with a population of twenty thousand (20,000) or less, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, may establish a part-time youth services officer. The youth services officer shall be paid by the county in which the officer serves and the officer's duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Intake duties including receiving and examining complaints and allegations of delinquency and unruly behavior for the purpose of conducting a preliminary inquiry; Counseling; Record keeping and transmitting information as required by this part or by law to the commission on children and youth or the office of the executive secretary of the Tennessee council of juvenile and family court judges; Make investigations, reports and recommendations to the judge having juvenile jurisdiction; Make appropriate referrals to other public or private agencies; Make predisposition studies and submit reports and recommendations to the court as required; and Perform other functions as directed by the court or by law including, but not limited to, those set out in § 37-1-105. Acts 1982, ch. 934, § 19; 1983, ch. 161, § 1; T.C.A., § 37-287; Acts 2018, ch. 1052, § 9. Compiler's Notes. For tables of U.S. decennial populations of Tennessee counties, see Volume 13 and its supplement. Acts 2018, ch. 1052, § 1 provided that the act, which amended this section, shall be known and may be cited as the “Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018.” Acts 2018, ch. 1052, § 55 provided that it is the intent of the general assembly that improvements to the juvenile justice system and expansion of community-based resources for justice-involved children be prioritized, including, but not limited to, evidence-based programs, informal adjustment, diversion, home placement supervision, statewide data collection, early intervention programs and services for children and families, and mental health services, especially in any county underserved with such programs and services. Amendments. The 2018 amendment, in (b)(1), substituted “conducting a preliminary inquiry” for “considering the commencement of proceedings” following “purpose of”. Effective Dates. Acts 2018, ch. 1052, § 58. July 1, 2018; provided that for purposes of rulemaking, the act took effect on May 21, 2018. Cross-References. Commission on children and youth, title 37, chapter 3. Temporary retention of disabled correctional officer or youth service worker, § 4-6-148 . Tennessee council of juvenile and family court judges, title 37, chapter 1, part 5. Rule Reference. This section is referred to in Rule 2 of the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Procedure. Attorney General Opinions. Employees of the youth services office and of the juvenile court, OAG 07-115 (8/2/07).