1. (1) A minor placed in secure detention may receive credit for good behavior while on a commitment after disposition, pursuant to Subsection 80-6-704(4). The rate of credit will be one day of credit for every three days of good behavior spent in detention.

2. (2) To be considered for good behavior a minor must, for three days, have no serious problem behavior. Significant problem behavior can be:

   1. (a) physical aggression toward others;
   2. (b) verbal threats to kill or harm someone;
   3. (c) repeated display of gang affiliation;
   4. (d) significant property damage;
   5. (e) repeated disruptions that create an unsafe environment;
   6. (f) encouraging or supporting others to engage in any serious problem behavior; or
   7. (g) possession of contraband that can harm someone.
3. (3) A determination of what constitutes good behavior and significant problem behavior shall be made by the facility administration in accordance with this rule.
4. (4) A juvenile offender may appeal a denial of good time or the determination of serious problem behavior to the Division Director or designee.

KEY: human services, detention, Juvenile Justice Services

Date of Last Change: November 5, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 80-6-704; 80-5-202