Section 63D-13.0053 - Holding CellsAll JACs that use holding cells for youth shall include in their process for utilization of these holding cells the following conditions:
(1) Males and females shall never be placed together in the same holding cell;(2) Staff shall visually observe youth in holding cells every 10 minutes;(3) A review of the youth's behavior shall be held every 30 minutes for assessing and documenting any signs or indications that the youth poses a risk to self or others;(4) The observations and reviews shall be documented in writing; and(5) If a holding cell is used by more than one youth at a time, a safety decision shall be made as to the potential risk of one youth to the other. Risk factors to consider are contagious disease, a marked difference in size, strength or age, predatory history, and emotional stability.(6) Youth requiring Suicide Precautions shall not be placed in a holding cell.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63D-13.0053
Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.601 FS. Law Implemented 985.135 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 078, April 21, 2020 effective 5/4/2020.