Relating to youth.

SB 816 modifies Oregon laws governing juvenile diversion programs and crime prevention services. It requires counties to develop local diversion plans to reduce youth incarceration, while mandating the Oregon Youth Authority to coordinate these plans with county juvenile departments. The bill establishes rules for state-county contracts, ensures equitable access to out-of-home placement options, and prohibits counties from using diverted funds to replace existing juvenile department funding. These changes directly affect juvenile departments, county governments, and youth in the state's justice system. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.