Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 101-1-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes minimum standards and procedures for juvenile detention and correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of the West Virginia Division of Juvenile Services ("Division"). These standards apply to juvenile detention and correctional facilities completed after January 1, 2003, but shall serve as guidelines for any facility in operation before that date.1.2. Enforcement -- Any issues of noncompliance with these standards established by this rule will be reported by the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to the Director of Juvenile Services ("Director") and the Chairman of the Juvenile Facilities Standards Commission, ("Commission") who will report the findings to the full Commission. The Commission will review the findings and make recommendations to the Regional Jail Authority and the Director, which will determine the appropriate remedial action, up to and including closure of the facility.1.3. Authority. W. Va. Code § 31-20-9a.1.4. Filing Date. -- May 5, 2003.1.5. Effective Date. -- May 5, 2003.