W. Va. Code R. § 101-1-15

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 101-1-15 - Communication, Mail and Visitation

15.1. Each facility will provide juveniles in its care telephone access, visitation and mail services as outlined below.

15.2. Juvenile correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, shall not be read by staff, unless the correspondence could be detrimental to the juvenile's well being or there is evidence of criminal conduct relating to the correspondence. If correspondence is read, the juvenile shall be informed in advance and shall be present when the correspondence is opened, and the action shall be documented.

15.3. Juveniles will have access to the telephone to make and receive personal calls, as well as calls to and from attorneys, probation officers and social workers as needed.

15.4. Juveniles have the right to receive visits, subject to the limitations necessary to maintain facility order and security.

15.5. The Director's written policy will adopt, at a minimum, the American Correctional Association's Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities, as amended from time to time.

W. Va. Code R. § 101-1-15