Section 210 IAC 8-1-6 - Level of complianceAuthority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2
Affected: IC 11-8-2; IC 31-31-8
Sec. 6.
(a) The standards set forth in this article are intended to provide a safe, positive, and learning environment for youth. Inspection of the juvenile detention facilities will ensure compliance with the standards, and will also allow the facilities to identify and monitor critical areas of performance and demonstrate effectiveness in using the state standards and other national standards and performance outcomes.(b) Full compliance with this article will result in the awarding of a rating of level 1 through level 5 to identify the quality and conditions of confinement of each juvenile detention facility. The levels are as follows:(1) Level 1 is when a juvenile detention facility is in compliance with ninety percent (90%) of the recommended standards.(2) Level 2 is when a juvenile detention facility is in compliance with ninety-five percent (95%) of the recommended standards.(3) Level 3 is when a juvenile detention facility is in compliance with ninety-eight percent (98%) of the recommended standards.(4) Level 4 is when a juvenile detention facility:(A) is in compliance with one hundred percent (100%) of the recommended standards; or(B) meets the following requirements: (i) Is in compliance with ninety-eight percent (98%) of the recommended standards.(ii) Actively participates in the conditions of confinement self-assessment process.(iii) Successfully completes a PREA audit and maintains compliance by completing subsequent PREA audits as required by PREA.(5) Level 5 is when a juvenile detention facility:(A) is in compliance with one hundred percent (100%) of the recommended standards;(B) actively participates in the conditions of confinement self-assessment process; and(C) successfully completes a PREA audit and maintains compliance by completing subsequent PREA audits as required by PREA.Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-1-6; filed 9/16/2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA