Cal. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 1391

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 1391 - Discipline Process

The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the administration of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) designation of personnel authorized to impose discipline for violation of rules;

(b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth;

(c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their consequences, and due process requirements;

(d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior interventions;

(e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline shall be accompanied by written documentation and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor; and,

(f) major rule violations and the discipline process shall be documented and require the following:

(1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing;

(2) accommodations provided to youth with disabilities, limited literacy, and English language learners;

(3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the incident;

(4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present evidence and testimony;

(5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the hearing process;

(6) provision for administrative review.

(g) violations that result in a removal from camp or commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow the due process provisions in subsection (e) above.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 1391

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsections (d) and (e) filed 1-11-2001; operative 2-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 2).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).
4. Amendment filed 11-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).
2. Amendment of subsections (d) and (e) filed 1-11-2001; operative 2-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 2).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).
4. Amendment filed 11-14-2018; operative 1/1/2019 (Register 2018, No. 46).