(2)(a) The Oregon Youth Authority may receive applications from, and award funds under a competitive process to, tribes for the administration and provision of services to tribal youth. The services eligible for funding under this subsection must be intended to protect the public and reduce juvenile delinquency.
(b) As used in this subsection, "tribal youth" means a member of a tribe who is:
(A) A youth as defined in ORS 419A.004; or
(B) A person under 18 years of age who:
(i) Has more than one of the risk factors identified in ORS 417.855 (2)(a); or
(ii) Is demonstrating at-risk behaviors that will lead to imminent or increased involvement in the juvenile justice system.
(3) As used in this section, "tribe" means a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon. [1995 c.422 §131L; 2009 c.239 §1; 2021 c.489 §142]
Note: 420A.040 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 420A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.