83 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 013

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 83-15-013 - Orientation

Newly admitted juveniles shall receive an orientation to the facility and its operation within 24 hours of admission. Each juvenile shall be provided written information about the facility's regulations governing treatment and conduct, daily schedule of activities, listing of programs and services available, methods of seeking information or assistance, procedure for making complaints, emergency procedures, and any other information necessary to enable the juvenile to adapt to the routine of the facility.

013.01 The written information shall include a copy of rules, including a listing of prohibited acts, the range of possible sanctions for various levels of violation, and the disciplinary procedures to be followed. The juvenile shall have access to the written information during his or her entire stay at the facility.
013.02 Where a literacy or language barrier prevents the juvenile from understanding the orientation materials, assistance shall be provided.
013.03 Upon completion of orientation, the juvenile shall be requested to verify that he or she has been made aware of the facility's rules, programs, and services with his or her signature.
013.04 Upon request, parents or guardians of detained juveniles shall receive a copy of facility rules issued to juveniles.

83 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 013