049-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-6

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 11-6 - Intake Procedures

The JDC shall develop, adopt, follow and maintain on file written policies and procedures covering intake procedures, to include but not be limited to the following activities:

(a) Based on reasonable belief that the juvenile is carrying contraband or other prohibitive material, there shall be a complete search of the juvenile and his/her possessions to include a visual inspection of the juvenile body cavities. Reasonable belief is not required when juveniles return from unsupervised contact with the general public or from outside the institution. Contraband means any item that is illegal by law or expressly prohibited by those legally charged with the administration and operation of the JDC or program. In all cases, the physical inspection shall be:

• (i) Conducted by trained personnel;

• (ii) Conducted by at least two (2) staff members of the same sex; and

• (iii) Performed in an area providing complete privacy to the juvenile.

(b) The intake staff at the JDC shall record basic personal data and information.

(c) Within three (3) hours of arrival, juveniles shall receive a comprehensive screening for all addictive substances, illegal drugs and alcohol.

049-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-6

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017.