2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 33-12-2 — Purpose.
33-12-2. Purpose.
The purpose of the Regional Juvenile Services Act [ 33-12-1 to 33-12-7 NMSA 1978] is to:
A. establish a regional system of juvenile services, including secure detention facilities for juveniles and nonsecure alternatives to detention;
B. provide cost-effective care, through a continuum of services, to juveniles referred to juvenile probation and parole offices; and
C. encourage the state, counties and municipalities to act in a cooperative fashion to provide juvenile services.
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