Current through September 2, 2024
Section 05.02.01.210 - VISITATION01.Visitor Approval. The Provider must develop a written policy governing visitation, which protects the safety of visitors, staff, and juvenile offenders. This policy may restrict visitors below an established age to the program or facility. The Provider must provide a copy of the visitation policy to each juvenile offender, his parent or guardian, and the juvenile services coordinator. If there is reason to believe a visitor is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or possesses illegal contraband, admission into the residence shall be denied. In all cases, the Provider will work with the juvenile services coordinator and juvenile probation officer to identify and approve potential visitors.02.Visitor Searches. a. Prior to visitors being allowed in the program, they must be given rules established by the Provider that govern their visit and advised that they may be subject to a search by trained staff. They must sign a statement of receipt of these rules and the statement placed in the Provider's file.b. Visitors may be required to submit personal items for inspection. If there is reason to believe that additional searches are necessary, admission to the facility shall be denied. Visitors, who bring in items that are unauthorized, but not illegal, will have these items taken and locked in an area inaccessible to the juvenile offenders during the visit. These items will be returned to the visitors upon their exit from the facility.c. All visitor searches must be documented. When contraband is found, a written report must be completed and submitted to the juvenile services coordinator. If necessary, the appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified.Idaho Admin. Code r. 05.02.01.210