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Commission narrows mission-statement language and sends draft to county attorney for review
Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center Commission · February 9, 2026
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Summary
After members questioned wording that said the board "govern[s] every stage of the juvenile justice process," the commission approved posting a mission statement draft and voted to send suggested edits to the county attorney for legal review before final adoption.
The Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center Commission debated language in its proposed mission statement and agreed to involve the county attorney to ensure wording accurately describes the board’s role.
Miss Woods challenged a draft sentence that stated the board "govern[s] every stage of the juvenile justice…
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