SECTION 377:5-7-1. Intensive Treatment Program Transfer Process


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  • (a)   The Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) Transfer is an administrative process to determine whether the juvenile is dangerous and poses a threat in the current placement and should be transferred to a more secure and intensive treatment setting. In emergency transfers, such due process safeguards are instituted immediately following the transfer. The OJA Executive Director or designee shall authorize all emergency transfers.
    (b)   Following a confirmed finding of a qualifying rule violation, and prior to transfer, the following shall occur:
    (1)   completion of ITP screening;
    (2)   an ITP staffing where the Advocate Defender shall be present at the ITP staffing to assist the juvenile in representation; and
    (3)   a 2/3 vote of the ITP staffing committee members.
[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 1998, eff 9-11-15]