California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 6 - Division of Juvenile Justice
Chapter 8 - Safety and Security
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 30915 - Temporary Restriction

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 30915

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) A ward may be temporarily restricted to secure quarters or have off-grounds privileges withheld when he/she is:

(1) A danger to others.

(2) A danger to himself/herself.

(3) In danger from others.

(4) An escape risk.

(b) A temporary restriction shall be as short as possible. i.e. the restriction shall last only as long as the condition or behavior which warranted such restriction continues to exist. All reasonable alternatives shall be considered prior to instituting or continuing temporary restriction.

(c) Within the first 24 hours of restriction the ward shall be given a copy of the detention form (YA 8.415 Revised 12/87) indicating why he/she is being restricted and advised of his/her right to appeal via the Ward Grievance Procedure (See Sections 30500 et seq. of these regulations.).

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4637 to title 9, section 30915, including amendment of subsection (c), filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004 and 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002 and 1004 Welfare and Institutions Code.

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