Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 05 - Juvenile Corrections, Department of
Rule 05.01.02 - RULES AND STANDARDS FOR SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS
Section 05.01.02.210 - DETENTION CENTER ADMINISTRATION
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Legal Entity. The public or private agency operating a detention center is a legal entity, part of a legal entity, or a political subdivision. (3-31-22)
02. Governing Body. Governing body means any public or private entity established or delegated as a source of legislative or administrative authority to provide the fiscal needs of the detention center administrator so that he may carry out the provisions of these rules. (3-31-22)
03. Detention Center Administrator. The detention center shall have a designated administrator who is responsible for all detention center operations. (3-31-22)
04. Mission Statement. The detention center shall have a written mission statement which describes its philosophy and goals. (3-31-22)
05. Policy and Procedures. The detention center administrator shall develop and maintain written policy and procedures which safeguard the basic rights of juvenile offenders and safeguard the juvenile offenders' freedom from discrimination based upon sex, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or political belief and establish practices that are consistent with fundamental legal principles, sound correctional practices, and humane treatment. These written policy and procedures shall be reviewed on a regular basis, updated as needed and made available to all detention center employees. The policy and procedures manual shall submitted to the prosecuting attorney or other legal authority for review and approved by county commissioners or other governing authority. After such approval, a copy of the policy and procedures manual shall be submitted to the Department. (3-31-22)
