Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 05 - Juvenile Corrections, Department of
Rule 05.01.02 - RULES AND STANDARDS FOR SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS
Section 05.01.02.275 - DETENTION CENTER DESIGN, RENOVATION, AND CONSTRUCTION
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Applicability. All standards in this section, except where exceptions are stated, shall apply to new juvenile detention centers, renovation of existing juvenile detention centers, and renovation of any existing building for use as a juvenile detention center. In the case of a partial renovation of an existing detention center, it is intended that these rules should apply only to the part of the detention center being added or renovated. (3-31-22)
02. Code Compliance. In addition to these rules, all new construction and renovation shall comply with the applicable ADA, building, safety, and health codes of the local authority and the applicable requirements of the State Fire Marshal, and state law. Standards herein which exceed those of the local authority shall take precedence. (3-31-22)
03. Site Selection. Juvenile detention centers should be located to facilitate access to community resources and juvenile justice agencies. If the detention center is located on the grounds or in a building with any other correctional facility, it shall be constructed as a separate, self-contained unit in compliance with Title 20, Chapter 5, Section 20-518, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
04. General Conditions. All newly constructed or renovated juvenile detention centers shall conform to the following general conditions: (3-31-22)
05. Admission and Release Area. The detention center shall have an intake and release area which should be located within the security perimeter, but apart from other living and activity areas. (3-31-22)
06. Single Occupancy Rooms. Single occupancy sleeping rooms or cells shall have a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet of unencumbered space and shall be equipped with at least a bed above the floor. (3-31-22)
07. Multiple Occupancy Rooms. Multiple occupancy sleeping rooms or cells shall have at least thirty-five (35) square feet of unencumbered floor space per juvenile offender at the room's rated capacity and shall be equipped with at least a bed off the floor for each juvenile offender. (3-31-22)
08. Sanitation and Seating. All single or multiple occupancy sleeping rooms shall be equipped with, or have twenty-four (24) hours per day access without detention center staff assistance to toilets, wash basins with hot and cold running water, and drinking water at the following ratios: (3-31-22)
09. Day Room and Multi-Purpose Room. The detention center shall have at least one (1) day room and multi-purpose room which provides a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space per juvenile offender for the maximum number expected to use the room at one (1) time. (3-31-22)
10. Program Space. Adequate space shall be allocated for, but not limited to: (3-31-22)
11. Interview Space. A sufficient number of confidential interview areas to accommodate the projected demand of visits by attorneys, counselors, clergy, or other officials shall be provided. At least one (1) confidential interview area is required. (3-31-22)
12. Medical Service Space. Space shall be provided for routine medical examinations, emergency first-aid, emergency equipment storage, and secure medicine storage. (3-31-22)
13. Food Service. The kitchen or food service area shall have sufficient space for food preparation, serving, disposal, and clean-up to serve the detention center at its projected capacity. The kitchen or food service area shall be properly equipped and have adequate storage space for the quantity of food prepared and served. (3-31-22)
14. Laundry. Where laundry services are provided in-house, there shall be sufficient space available for heavy duty or commercial type washers, dryers, soiled laundry storage, clean laundry storage, and laundry supply storage. (3-31-22)
15. Janitor's Closet. At least one (1) secure janitor's closet containing a mop sink and sufficient space for storage of cleaning supplies and equipment shall be provided within the security perimeter of the detention center. (3-31-22)
16. Security Equipment Storage. A secure storage area shall be provided for all chemical agents, weapons, and security equipment. (3-31-22)
17. Administration Space. Adequate space shall be provided which includes but is not limited to, administrative, security, professional and clerical staff, offices, conference rooms, storage rooms, a public lobby, and toilet facilities. (3-31-22)
18. Public Lobby. A public lobby or waiting area shall be provided which includes sufficient seating and toilets. Public access to security and administrative work areas shall be restricted. All parts of the detention center that are accessible to the public shall be accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities in compliance with ADA standards. (3-31-22)