27-21-01. Creation of division of juvenile services - Director

27-21-01. Creation of division of juvenile services - Director A division of juvenile services is hereby created and established with the powers and duties prescribed by this chapter. The division of juvenile services must be created within the department of corrections and rehabilitation, and its chief administrative officer must be appointed by the director of the department of corrections and rehabilitation and must be known as the director of the division of juvenile services. On July 27, 1989, each child committed to the custody of the state youth authority will, by operation of law, be committed to the custody of the division of juvenile services subject to the order committing the child.