Supreme Court Rules

First Adopted: May 20, 2009

Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2015

Appendix A | Standards for Operation of a Secure Juvenile Detention Facility |

Section 02 | Administration

Essential Elements 

2.1. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure that describes its purpose, programs and services. This statement shall be updated as needed and reviewed on an annual basis

2.2. The facility shall have a manual detailing the written policy and procedure for the operation of the facility available to all employees of the facility and personnel of the Juvenile or Family Court. This manual shall be updated as needed and reviewed on an annual basis.

2.3. The facility shall have an organizational chart clearly outlining the lines of authority and accountability for facility and court personnel and published job descriptions inclusive of qualifications for the facility personnel. This organizational chart shall be updated as needed and reviewed on an annual basis.

2.4. A daily report of information as to every juvenile in the facility shall be maintained and minimally include information regarding the juvenile's identifying and demographic information, the reporting reason causing the detention of the juvenile, the date of admission, the deputy juvenile officer of case manager assigned to the juvenile's case and the number of days the juvenile has been detained since the date of admission.

2.5. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure for the inspection and examination of the facility and equipment therein and protocols for replacement and/or repair as needed.

2.6. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure that ensures direct and continuous supervision of all service providers or persons not employed or serving in a contractual capacity with the facility in any area of the facility where contact with the juveniles may occur.

2.7. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure for the reporting of any allegation of child abuse or neglect.

2.8. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure for compiling and reporting, on at least an annual basis, statistical information including the average daily population and average length of stay in the facility, general demographic information, fiscal information, and information regarding the programs and services delivered.

2.9. The facility administration shall establish criteria for evaluating the overall performance of the facility.

2.10. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure for inventory control and management of facility property, supplies and other assets.

2.11. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure relating to the receipt, security, and disbursement of all monies, including those in the possession of a juvenile admitted to the facility. The same shall minimally include clearly delineated internal controls, provisions for all cash transactions including "petty cash" and shall be subject to applicable statutes and be consistent with generally accepted accounting practices.

2.12. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure to specify the relevance of any research project to be conducted and the benefits desired from the research. Juveniles shall not be used for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic research. Participation in any authorized research project shall be voluntary.

2.13. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure to ensure reasonable accommodations for juveniles with identified disabilities.

2.14. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure to ensure that services are available for juveniles with limited English proficiency.

2.15. The facility shall have a written critical incident debriefing policy and procedure that provides coordination and feedback with involved staff as soon as possible after any incident.

2.16. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure regarding release of information to parents, professionals working with the juvenile, the public and the media.

2.17. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure to comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards.

Cross Reference

Missouri Revised Statutes

Section 210.115, RSMo, "Reports of Abuse ..."
Section 211.011, RSMo, "Purpose of Law ..."
Section 211.031, RSMo, "Juvenile Court ..."
Section 211.151, RSMo, "Places of Detention ..."
Section 211.331, RSMo, "Detention Facilities ..."


(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010. Amended February 18, 2014, effective January 1, 2015.)
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