Current through the 2024 legislative session
Section 14-6-307 - Selection of other agencies(a) In order to further the objectives of W.S. 14-6-301 through 14-6-308, the department or the juvenile court may appoint a local, county or private agency which, acting under supervision, may: (i) Advise and assist the supervising probation officer with special reference to vocational and technical education services for youth on probation or home leave; (ii) Maintain liaison with all appropriate municipal, county, state and federal agencies whose services aid in the reintegration of youth into society; (iii) Assist in programs relating to the social, health and psychological needs of youth under probation supervision or home leave. (b) Agencies appointed under this section shall not: (i) Have the power of arrest or the right to execute legal process; (ii) Receive compensation from the state. At the discretion of the probation officer or juvenile court, however, agencies may be reimbursed for necessary and actual expenses incurred in performing the duties described in this section.