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

Affected: IC 31-31-8-2

Sec. 17. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide an established process that allows juveniles to request an impartial staff member or members to:

1. (1) advise them prior to requesting a due process or disciplinary hearing;
2. (2) represent them at the hearing; and
3. (3) question relevant witnesses.

(b) Staff representatives must be appointed when it is apparent that juveniles are not capable of effectively collecting and presenting evidence on their own behalf.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-6-17; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)