New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 14 - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Part 15 - NEW MEXICO JUVENILE DETENTION REQUIREMENTS
Section 8.14.15.10 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.14.15.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. TYPES OF CERTIFICATIONS

(1) FULL CERTIFICATION: Is granted to a facility currently serving clients and determined to be in substantial compliance with the certification standards. If there are minor to few non-health and safety standards deficiencies, the department directs a facility to correct deficiencies through the submission of a department approved action plan within the time frame specified. The program produces proof of correction through submission of appropriate and relevant documentation or by subsequent on-site review. This certification status lasts for twelve (12) months and is renewed prior to the expiration date.

(2) PROVISIONAL (TEMPORARY) CERTIFICATION: Is granted to a facility determined to be in partial compliance with the certification standards.

B. A temporary certificate covers, depending upon the severity/chronicity of the deficiencies and at the discretion of the department, any period of time up to one hundred twenty (120) days. During this certification period the facility meets the conditions of participation. The facility also submits an action plan within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the department certification report. The department approves the action plan. The facility is then either inspected on-site again, or is required to submit proof of correction through submission of appropriate and relevant documentation within the time frame the department specifies.

C. If the facility does not meet certification requirements at the end of the temporary certification period, a sanction is imposed along with a second temporary certification or the temporary certification expires. Only two (2) consecutive temporary certifications are granted.

D. RENEWAL: Applicant must submit a request for certification, or renewal of certification to the director upon the forms approved by the department. Applications for renewal of certification must be submitted one month prior to date of expiration.

E. AMENDED CERTIFICATE: Is granted to facilities currently serving clients that has a change of applicant. The new applicant applies to the department for an amended certificate. The existing expiration date applies.

(1) A request for an amended certificate is submitted in writing to the director upon the forms approved by the department.

(2) A request for an amended certificate is submitted within ten (10) working days of the change.

F. No juvenile detention may operate unless certification is received.

G. TYPES OF SANCTIONS

(1) Action plan with monitoring. The department directs a facility to correct deficiencies within the time frame specified by the department through the submission of an action plan. At the discretion of the department, the action plan can be written by the facility and approved by the department or it may be a directed action plan that the department writes and is enforced by the facility within the time frame specified by the department. The Facility produces proof of correction through submission of appropriate and relevant documentation. The department may conduct an on-site inspection to review the cacility with emphasis on the previously noted deficiencies. An action plan may involve the appointment of a monitor who determines compliance with the action plan and if corrective steps are taken to remedy violation of a systematic level. The detention facility pays for all costs associated with the process. The monitor will be selected by the department

(2) Denial of certification: The department denies initial certification, renewal of certification or revokes the certification based on existing and or history of violations of the standards. A facility may not apply for certification for a period of six (6) months after denial of certification.

(3) Emergency suspension: The departments suspends certification immediately based on health and safety deficiencies.

(4) Letter of correction: A letter informing a facility of deficiencies that are to be corrected before the next inspection and which a sanction was not imposed at the time of initial inspection.

(5) Suspension: The department suspends certification for a specified period of time pending correction of deficiencies.

H. CONSIDERATION FOR IMPOSITIONS OF SANCTIONS

(1) health and safety of juveniles and staff,

(2) abuse, neglect or exploitation of juveniles,

(3) regulatory violations which immediately affect the health and safety of the juveniles,

(4) number of violations of standards,

(5) repetitive violations of standards, does not have to be on consecutive inspections,

(6) failure to correct violations found on previous visits in which a sanction was not imposed but a letter of correction was issued,

(7) history of non-compliance,

(8) non-disclosure and or deceit regarding condition of facility, records or services provided, and

(9) violation of standards.

I. In the event of closure of a detention facility is proposed, the detention facility shall cooperate with the orderly transfer of residents, provide all records related to the resident to CYFD, and fully cooperate with any instruction from the department.

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