SECTION 377:10-1-15. Use of audio/video equipment for recreational or programmatic activities in OJA-operated and contract facilities

  Any OJA-operated or contract facility which uses audio/video equipment for recreational or programmatic activities shall abide by rules set forth in this section.

(1)   Content of material.

(A)   The facility may show those movies rated G, PG, or PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. (MPAA).

(B)   The facility may show movie videos with ratings other than G, PG, or PG-13 which have been:

(i)   edited for educational use by a recognized educational editing company; and

(ii)   approved by staff as designated in paragraph (2) of this section.

(C)   Audio tapes may be used only as part of an approved curriculum or program.

(D)   Any video game rated "restricted" by Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is not permitted for use in the facility.

(2)   Staff regulations.

(A)   Each facility shall designate a person or persons to review and select all video/audio cassettes/games for recreational use.

(B)   Staff are prohibited from bringing audio/video cassettes/games to the facility which have not been reviewed and approved by the designated staff.

(C)   A designated staff member shall maintain a video/audio cassette/game log. The purpose of the log is to track each audio/video cassette/game used for recreational purposes. The log shall be available for inspection by OJA staff.

(3)   Juvenile regulations.

(A)   Juveniles are prohibited from bringing personal audio/video cassettes, compact discs, games, or recording devices to the facility.

(B)   Juveniles are prohibited from using any radio with external speaker capacity in the facility.

(C)   As part of a reward/incentive program, a juvenile may be permitted to have a headset radio without play/record capacity.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 2969, eff 7-12-99]