The Department of Youth Services has adopted the ACA Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities, 1991, including the 2004 Standards Supplement, and as subsequently amended. Facilities must comply with these Standards within one year of operation. Copies of these Standards can be obtained from the American Correctional Association.

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.