109 CMR, § 8.13

Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025

Section 8.13 - Emergency Provision

Notwithstanding the provisions of 109 CMR 8.00, the Commissioner may, for emergency reasons as defined in 109 CMR 8.03, order a youth to be placed or remain in a secure placement past his or her anticipated date of return to the community.

A youth facing placement or retention in a secure placement for emergency reasons shall be afforded the following:

(a) Prompt notice of the Emergency Provision request;

(b) Access to counsel where the request is to place or retain a youth in a secure placement beyond seven days; and

(c) Disclosure of and an opportunity to submit a written response to the information relied upon by the Department.

109 CMR, § 8.13

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1329, eff. 12/30/2016.