41-5-2004. 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.