First Adopted: May 20, 2009
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 2015
Appendix A | Standards for Operation of a Secure Juvenile Detention Facility |
Section 09 | Rules and Discipline
Essential Elements
9.1. Written policy and procedures shall be developed to establish rules of conduct that specify prohibited activity by residents within the facility and outline the possible range of disciplinary actions that may be taken when a rule is violated. The juvenile shall be informed of the reason for each disciplinary action.
9.2. The written rules of conduct shall be stated simply and posted conspicuously in housing units and intake areas, and made available to each juvenile upon admission. Reasonable accommodations shall be made for juveniles with disabilities and any juveniles having difficulties understanding each rule. Meaningful access shall be made for juveniles with limited English proficiency.
9.3. A written disciplinary report shall be prepared and promptly submitted to the facility administrator/designee when there is reason to believe a juvenile has committed a major violation of facility rules and regulations or has persistently engaged in minor violations. Disciplinary reports shall include:
A. Specific rules or regulations violated;
B. A formal statement of the offense;
C. A narrative report of the event, shall include:
1. Who was involved;
2. What occurred; and
3. Time and location;
D. Witnesses - personnel or other juveniles;
E. Disposition of any physical evidence;
F. Immediate action taken, including the use of any mechanical or physical restraint;;
G. Date and time report is made; and
H. Signature of reporting personnel.
9.4. All discipline imposed shall be pursuant to a written policy and procedure which shall include:
A. Limits on summarily imposed sanctions;
B. The appropriate use of room restrictions;
C. A juvenile’s rights, as established by these standards, during discipline;
D. A prohibition stating the juvenile shall not be deprived of the implements of articles necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene;
E. A prohibition against the use of restrictive diets as a form of discipline;
F. A prohibition against corporal punishment, physical restraint, chemical restraint, mechanical restraint, mental abuse, or loss of daily living needs used as a form of discipline;
G. A prohibition against the withholding of medication and/or treatment for the purpose of discipline;
H. A prohibition against discipline which is dehumanizing, including but not limited to bullying, profanity, or taunting; and
I. A prohibition against the deprivation of sleep as a form of discipline
9.5. The facility’s policy shall ensure that no juvenile shall impose any type of discipline on another juvenile.
9.6. Each facility shall have a policy regarding room restriction or confinement. The policy shall include a requirement that:
A. Staff will observe and interact with the juvenile in random intervals of 15 minutes or less;
B. Staff will be immediately available to the juvenile at all times;
C. A log shall be maintained recording the time restriction/confinement was authorized, staff observing the juvenile, the person authorizing release from restriction/confinement, and duration.
Cross-reference
Missouri Revised Statutes
Section 211.011, RSMo, "Purpose of Law ..."
Supreme Court Rule
Rule 127.10, "Rights During Secure Detention"
(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010. Amended February 18, 2014, effective January 1, 2015.)