(a) The commissioner shall cause to be made a complete study and diagnosis of each youthful offender, including a physical examination and, where possible and indicated, a mental examination. In the absence of exceptional circumstances, each study and diagnosis shall be completed within a period of 60 days from the date of commitment.
(b) Upon the receipt of all reports and recommendations required by subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall:
(1) Allocate and direct a transfer of the youthful offender to an institution or facility for treatment; or
(2) Order the youthful offender confined and afforded treatment under such conditions as are necessary for the protection of the public.
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