{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-9-220","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Human Services § 9–220","heading":"","body":"The Department shall have a unit for research and development that shall:\n(1) compile accurate statistics and reliable information on all aspects of the juvenile program of the State;\n(2) monitor current developments in the field of juvenile services;\n(3) assess existing programs and activities, including youth services bureaus;\n(4) help develop new or improved means, including greater utilization of youth services bureaus under § 9-233 of this subtitle, to prevent juvenile offenses and control and treat juvenile offenders;\n(5) if necessary, initiate studies to help the Secretary in general planning and program development for the Department; and\n(6) for these and related purposes, use research and information available from all sources.","path":["Article - Human Services"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghu\u0026section=9-220","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:17Z","sha256":"767ac2ddcb578ae04661d1fcc15295c98b2ab81264a96f383cce8a5c2b9d06e8","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-9-219","next":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-9-221"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}