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

Affected: IC 31-31-8-2

Sec. 27. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that a grievance process with at least one (1) level of appeal is made available to all juveniles.

(b) The grievance process is conspicuously posted in the facility or included in a handbook that is accessible to the following:

1. (1) Juveniles.
2. (2) Parents or guardians.
3. (3) Staff.

(c) The grievance process is evaluated at least annually to determine its efficiency and effectiveness and is updated, when necessary.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-6-27; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR- 210220072FRA)