049-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-2

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 11-2 - Program Description

(a) A JDC provides safe and secure custody of juveniles. Juveniles placed in a JDC includes those:

• (i) Accused of conduct subject to the jurisdiction of the court, requiring a restricted environment for the juvenile's or the community's protection while pending legal action; or

• (ii) Adjudicated as a delinquent; or

• (iii) Sentenced to a term of incarceration by a court of competent jurisdiction.

• (iv) Between twelve (12) and seventeen (17) years of age at the time of placement and determined to be:
  • (A) In need of segregation from the community because they present a threat to community safety or because they may flee prosecution if released; and/or
  • (B) Physical impairment due to alcohol intoxication or the influence of a controlled substance and no other placement is available.

(b) Placement may be made by law enforcement to protect the juvenile's person or the person or property of others, or to prevent the juvenile from leaving or being removed from the jurisdiction of the court.

(c) The juvenile shall remain in the JDC no longer than forty-eight (48) hours without a court order, excluding weekends and legal holidays.

(d) The JDC shall ensure restricted and supervised access to all entrances and exits.

049-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-2

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017.