The new rule sections reorganize, substantially amend and replace the existing rule sections that govern the operation of residential facilities for delinquent juveniles. Reference to items that are now treated elsewhere, such as transition, ...

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Residential Services
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
63E-7.100Definitions
63E-7.101Youth Admission, Intake and Orientation
63E-7.102Basic Youth Rights
63E-7.103Program Environment
63E-7.104Residential Case Management Services
63E-7.105Residential Programming
63E-7.106Transfer, Release and Discharge
63E-7.107Safety and Security
63E-7.108Program Administration
63E-7.109Facility and Food Services
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The new rule sections reorganize, substantially amend and replace the existing rule sections that govern the operation of residential facilities for delinquent juveniles. Reference to items that are now treated elsewhere, such as transition, medical care and mental health services, are eliminated or significantly reduced. Statutory changes are incorporated, such as the re-designation of residential restrictiveness levels. New matters are included in these rule sections, addressing Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements, trauma responsive practices, and LGBTQ requirements.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: In fewer rule sections, the rules address youth intake and orientation, basic rights, case management services, residential programming, transfer and discharge, program safety, program administration, and facility/food services.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 985.64, 985.601, FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 985.03, 985.441, 985.445, 985.601, FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Monday, May 15, 2017, 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Dr., General Counsel's Conference Room 3223, Tallahassee, Florida. For information about participation by telephone, contact John Milla at (850)921-4129.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: John Milla, 2737 Centerview Dr., Ste. 3200, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100, e-mail: john.milla@djj.state.fl.us
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

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Subject:: In fewer rule sections, the rules address youth intake and orientation, basic rights, case management services, residential programming, transfer and discharge, program safety, program administration, and facility/food services.
Purpose:: The new rule sections reorganize, substantially amend and replace the existing rule sections that govern the operation of residential facilities for delinquent juveniles. Reference to items that are now treated elsewhere, such as transition, medical care and mental health services, are eliminated or significantly reduced. Statutory changes are incorporated, such as the re-designation of residential restrictiveness levels. New matters are included in these rule sections, addressing Prison ...
Rulemaking Authority:: 985.64, 985.601, FS
Law:: 985.03, 985.441, 985.445, 985.601, FS
Contact:: John Milla, 2737 Centerview Dr., Ste. 3200, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100, e-mail: john.milla@djj.state.fl.us
Related Rules: (10): 63E-7.100. Definitions; 63E-7.101. Youth Admission, Intake and Orientation; 63E-7.102. Basic Youth Rights; 63E-7.103. Program Environment; 63E-7.104. Residential Case Management Services; More ...