Code of Massachusetts Regulations
109 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Title 109 CMR 8.00 - THE GRANTING AND REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL LIBERTY FOR YOUTH COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Section 8.13 - Emergency Provision
Universal Citation: 109 MA Code of Regs 109.8
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Notwithstanding the provisions of 109 CMR 8.00, the Commissioner may, for emergency reasons as defined in 109 CMR 8.03, order a youth to be placed or remain in a secure placement past his or her anticipated date of return to the community.
A youth facing placement or retention in a secure placement for emergency reasons shall be afforded the following:
(a) Prompt notice of the Emergency Provision request;
(b) Access to counsel where the request is to place or retain a youth in a secure placement beyond seven days; and
(c) Disclosure of and an opportunity to submit a written response to the information relied upon by the Department.
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