The Senate Resolution urges the office of juvenile justice within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to provide quarterly written reports to three Senate committees: Finance, Judiciary B, and the Select Committee on Women and Children. This request is in relation to the progress and implementation of a tiered system of secure juvenile facilities established by Act No. 693, which became effective on August 1, 2022. The tiered system is designed to categorize juvenile offenders into low, medium, and high-risk levels for appropriate placement and rehabilitation.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the treatment of children in the custody of the juvenile justice system, reflecting the public's interest in understanding how these facilities operate. The first report is expected to be submitted by October 1, 2023, and the resolution also mandates that a copy be sent to the deputy secretary of the office of juvenile justice, Otha "Curtis" Nelson Jr.