210 Ind. Admin. Code 8-5-11

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 210 IAC 8-5-11 - Transportation procedures

Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 11.

(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that there are guidelines to govern the transportation of juveniles:

(1) outside the facility;

(2) from one (1) jurisdiction to another; and

(3) to court.

(b) Staff may use restraint equipment during transports to prevent injury or escape. Staff do not use belly belts, chains, or leg restraints on pregnant females. Staff do not handcuff youth together during transportation or restrain youth to the vehicle, other than with a seatbelt.

(c) The guidelines are available to all personnel involved in transporting juveniles.

(d) Staff involved in transporting juveniles are required to be aware of and review the guidelines at least annually.

210 IAC 8-5-11

Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-5-11; filed 9/16/2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA