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

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 4. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that juveniles referred for a mental health evaluation or treatment, or both, to be provided by facility staff or contractors, will receive a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified mental health care professional.

(b) The evaluation is to be initiated as soon as possible, and within thirty (30) days of the referral date, and will include the following:

1. (1) Review of mental health screening and appraisal data.
2. (2) Review of the individual's mental health history.
3. (3) Direct observations of behavior.
4. (4) Collection and review of additional data from individual diagnostic interviews and tests, as appropriate.
5. (5) Recommendations for treatment with appropriate referral, including transfer to an appropriate mental health facility when psychiatric needs exceed the treatment capability of the facility.

(c) Notice shall be provided to all parties of record of the juvenile's referral for mental health evaluation.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-9-4; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)