Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 12. Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that dayrooms or common use areas are as follows:

1. (1) Situated adjacent to or in close proximity of juvenile sleeping areas.

2. (2) Provide the following:

   1. (A) A minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet per juvenile for the maximum number of juveniles who use the dayroom at one (1) time, excluding lavatories, showers, and toilets.
   2. (B) Furnishings and other decorations reflect a home-like, nonpenal environment to the maximum extent possible, consistent with the custody level of the juveniles assigned.
   3. (C) Sufficient seating and writing surfaces.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-4-12; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR- 210220072FRA)