Florida Administrative Code
63 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63D - Probation
Chapter 63D-13 - PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Section 63D-13.0053 - Holding Cells

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 63D-13.0053

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

All JACs that use holding cells for youth shall include in their process for utilization of these holding cells the following conditions:

(1) Males and females shall never be placed together in the same holding cell;

(2) Staff shall visually observe youth in holding cells every 10 minutes;

(3) A review of the youth's behavior shall be held every 30 minutes for assessing and documenting any signs or indications that the youth poses a risk to self or others;

(4) The observations and reviews shall be documented in writing; and

(5) If a holding cell is used by more than one youth at a time, a safety decision shall be made as to the potential risk of one youth to the other. Risk factors to consider are contagious disease, a marked difference in size, strength or age, predatory history, and emotional stability.

(6) Youth requiring Suicide Precautions shall not be placed in a holding cell.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.601 FS. Law Implemented 985.135 FS.

New 5-4-20.

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