California Attorney General Rob Bonta plans to request judicial receivership of L.A. County's juvenile halls following years of noncompliance with court-ordered reforms. Issues such as riots, drug overdoses, child abuse allegations, and a teenager's death have been highlighted. The management will shift from the L.A. County Probation Department to a court-appointed official capable of overseeing operations, budgets, and staffing. Several facilities were closed in 2023 for not meeting legal standards. Over 30 probation officers have faced charges for misconduct, and staffing shortages have plagued the halls.
"This drastic step to divest Los Angeles County of control over its juvenile halls is a last resort—and the only option left to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth currently in its care."
"The scandal-plagued halls have failed to see significant improvement under the probation department's management. Two facilities were shut down in 2023 after repeatedly failing to meet basic standards to house youth under California law."
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