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Section/Rule:
129.04 App. A Sec. 01

Subject:
Rule 129 - Rules of Practice and Procedure in Juvenile and Family Court Divisions of The Circuit Court - Part IV. Rules Relating to Status and Delinquency Proceedings - Dismissal to Allow Prosecution Under General Law
Publication / Adopted Date:
May 20, 2009

Topic:
Appendix A. Standards for Operation of a Secure Juvenile Detention Facility - Section 1. Physical Plant
Revised / Effective Date:
January 1, 2015
SECTION 1.
PHYSICAL PLANT
The construction of new facilities or a capital improvement made to an existing structure shall incorporate the following standards during design and construction.
Essential Elements
1.1. The facility is geographically located to be reasonably accessible to law enforcement agencies, the court, community resources, attorneys, and family members of juveniles who may be held therein.
1.2. The facility shall be readily accessible to visitors, staff and juveniles with disabilities and must comply with local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
1.3. The facility shall be designed and constructed to maximize communication and interaction between personnel and juveniles.
1.4. The facility shall conform to applicable building and fire safety codes and have a written policy and procedure in place for all emergencies.
1.5. The rated bed capacity shall be adequate for the juvenile population served in the facility.
1.6. Sleeping rooms shall have at least 70 square feet of floor space for single occupancy and at least 100 square feet of floor space for double occupancy.
1.7. Sleeping rooms have natural lighting and a bed above floor level. Toilet and wash basin facilities shall be in the room or readily accessible by direct communication to facility personnel.
1.8. The facility shall have an indoor activity area consisting of day space, dining area, educational space, visiting facilities and exercise area, excluding sleeping rooms, equal to at least one hundred (100) square feet per juvenile.
1.9. The facility shall have adequate outdoor recreation areas for the population served
1.10. The facility shall have adequate secure storage facilities for the juvenile's personal belongings.
1.11. The facility shall have adequate storage for surplus clothing, bedding and supplies.
1.12. The facility shall have proper storage space for restraining devices, provided in a secure area and readily accessible only to authorized personnel.
Cross-reference:
Missouri Revised Statutes
Section 211.011, RSMo, "Purpose of Law . . ."
Section 211.151, RSMo, "Places of Detention . . ."
Section 211.331, RSMo, "Detention Facilities . . ."
Missouri Supreme Court Rules
Rule 110.04, “Definitions” Rule 127.03, "Designation of Detention Facility"