1. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and protective custody.
2. (b) consideration of positive youth development and trauma-informed care.
3. (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges available at the facility, except when necessary to accomplish the objective of separation.
4. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply.
5. (e) when separation results in room confinement, the separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of these regulations.
6. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of separated youth to determine if separation remains necessary.

The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that address:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 6-23-2003; operative 7-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 26).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).

4. Amendment filed 11-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).