Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) A goal of the department is that youth
shall not be held in a JAC for longer than six (6) hours from the time he or
she is turned over to the JPO from law enforcement or other authorities. If a
youth is held over the six (6) hour period for any reason, the reason for the
delay and the actions taken to comply with this six (6) hour goal shall be
documented. Management shall use this documentation to identify any systemic
problems with meeting the six-hour timeframe.
(2) If it is determined that the youth is in
need of non-emergency medical attention, the following shall take place based
on the youth's screening status:
(a) Upon
arrival to pick up the youth from the JAC, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be
notified verbally and in writing by the JPO that the youth appears to be ill or
has complained of illness or injury, and that further medical assessment is
needed after release. The parent(s)/guardian(s) shall provide written
acknowledgement indicating their understanding of the situation.
(b) For youth being released to secure
detention, the detention center superintendent or designee shall be notified
immediately by phone of the youth's illness or injury. This person shall be
provided all available information regarding the youth's specific symptoms or
complaints to facilitate an appropriate and timely medical
assessment.
(3) If a
youth admitted to a JAC is identified through screening or other sources as a
potential suicide threat, but the youth does not meet the criteria for
immediate transportation to a facility for evaluation, the following is
required:
(a) If the youth is to be released
to the parent(s)/guardian(s), the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be informed that
suicide risk factors were disclosed during preliminary screening, and that a
full assessment of suicide risk should be conducted by a qualified mental
health professional. The parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be provided with the
Suicide Risk Screening Parent/Guardian Notification form (MHSA 003). A copy of
the form shall be permanently filed in the youth's case file.
(b) If the youth is being detained in secure
detention, a suicide risk alert shall be immediately entered into JJIS and the
youth placed on constant observation until an assessment of suicide risk is
conducted. The JPO will write "suicide risk" on the top page of the detention
packet and verbally notify the detention center superintendent or designee
prior to the youth's transfer from the JAC and notify the transportation staff
upon their arrival.
Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.601 FS. Law Implemented
985.115, 985.135 FS.
New 5-4-20.
