§ 10A-2-7-609. Facilities and residential programs – Legislative intent.

It is the intent of the Legislature that the facilities and residential programs established or contracted by the Office of Juvenile Affairs affirm the dignity of self and respect for others; promote the value of education, work, and self-discipline; and develop useful skills and abilities that can be applied when the juvenile is reintegrated into the community.

Added by Laws 1994, c. 290, § 12, eff. July 1, 1994.  Amended by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 101, eff. July 1, 1995.  Renumbered from § 1507.9 of Title 10 by Laws 1995, c. 352, § 199, eff. July 1, 1995.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 293, § 11, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 1999, c. 365, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2001, c. 357, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2006, c. 124, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2009, c. 234, § 26, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.  Renumbered from § 7302-6.9 of Title 10 by Laws 2009, c. 234, § 174, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009.