A. A youth who has been adjudicated delinquent by the court, meaning he or she has committed what would be considered a criminal offense(s) if committed by an adult, can end up in DYS custody. A judge can place the youth in DYS custody or less restrictive options. Court personnel  will complete a risk assessment called a SAVRY to determine the level of risk the youth poses to himself or others. The assessment helps the Judge decide what sanctions or rehabilitative options would be best for the youth. As part of the assessment, court personnel take an extensive look into a youth’s history as well as his current life situation. State law allows courts to commit youth into DYS custody when a youth’s SAVRY score is in the moderate to high-risk range. The youth will remain in DYS care until he completes his treatment.