- (1) The Facility design facilitates optimal visual and auditory observation of juveniles. (MANDATORY)
- (2) The short-term detention facility does not exceed a bed capacity of sixteen juveniles.
- (3) If the short-term detention facility is on the grounds of any other correctional facility, it complies with federal guidelines regarding sight and sound separation. (MANDATORY)
- (4) Written Policy and Procedure provide that a short-term detention facility or special purpose facility be constructed or an existing Facility be expanded only after a needs evaluation study has been completed in cooperation with the Department of Youth Services.
- (5) The number of juveniles at the Facility does not exceed rated bed capacity. (MANDATORY)
Author: Alabama Department of Youth Services, Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§44-1-27(a)(b), 44-1-24(4)(6), 38-13-4.
History: New Rule: Filed December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. Amended: Filed November 6, 2018; effective December 21, 2018.