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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 377. Office of Juvenile Affairs |
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Chapter 3. Administrative Services |
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Subchapter 13. Office of Public Integrity |
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Part 11. REQUIRMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF SECURE JUVENILE FACILITIES |
SECTION 377:3-13-137. Disciplinary procedures
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- Secure facility staff members shall protect the safety and constitutional rights of juveniles and seek a balance between expression of individual rights and preservation of facility order. The facility's disciplinary process shall include:(1) A list of prohibited acts and sanctions constituting minor rule violations and the following procedural safeguards:(A) The procedure for addressing minor rule violations that is initiated by a staff report of an incident that includes the proper offense citation;(B) A maximum time frame of five (5) days, excluding weekends and holidays, from the discovery of the offense to final disposition; and(C) The list of minor rule violations that is included in the juvenile handbook issued to all juveniles during orientation.(2) A list of prohibited acts and sanctions constituting major rule violations and the following procedural safeguards:(A) The procedure for addressing major rule violations that is initiated by a staff report of an incident that includes the proper offense citation;(B) Juveniles charged with major rule violations are scheduled for a hearing as soon as practicable, but no later than seven (7) days, excluding weekends and holidays, after being charged with a violation. Juveniles are notified in writing of the time and place of the hearing at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing;(C) The list of major rule violations that is included in the juvenile handbook issued to all juveniles during orientation;(D) A juvenile charged with a major violation of facility rules shall be given a written copy of the report containing the alleged rule violation(s) within 24 hours of the incident or within 24 hours of the facility staff's discovery of a violation. A hearing may be held within 24 hours of the violation notification providing the juvenile can prepare for the hearing with assistance, if needed, and furnishes written consent;(E) A hearing is conducted with an opportunity to present evidence;(F) The hearing officer shall issue a written decision within three (3) days excluding weekends and holidays; and(G) An opportunity to appeal shall be provided.(3) Medical staff shall not impose sanctions on juveniles for refusing to accept medical care.(4) Rules regarding discipline are found in OAC 377:10-1-3.