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Juvenile
detention provides for the temporary and safe custody of juveniles while legal
action regarding their delinquent acts is pending. This audit reviewed the
operations of 5 of the 14 juvenile detention centers in the State. Of those, 3
operate adequately while the other 2 face challenges that, left unaddressed,
could be harmful to staff and detainees. In addition, a state-wide effort is
needed to improve standards for operating juvenile detention centers and
screening juveniles for detention. Finally, the Supreme Court should develop a
more comprehensive inspection program.
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