Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 16.16.01.04 - Orientation Process

Department of Juvenile Services employees shall receive, review, and assign cases to the juvenile counselor, who shall:

A. Open the case and complete the orientation process within 2 weeks of the date of disposition or within 2 weeks of the receipt of the court order.

B. Meet with the child and family (parent), guardian, or custodian as part of the orientation.

C. Schedule a second appointment if the child and family fail to appear for the first scheduled appointment.

D. Consult with the juvenile counselor supervisor, if the child and family fail to appear again, to plan the next steps, such as:

(1) Sending a registered letter;

(2) Scheduling a home visit; and

(3) Advising the court.

E. Provide verbal and written instructions to child and family, which include:

(1) The juvenile counselor's name and office phone number;

(2) Explanation of probation, supervision, and placement;

(3) Review of court-ordered conditions, including restitution;

(4) Discussion of any other conditions;

(5) Projection of anticipated length of supervision;

(6) Clarification of the status necessary for termination of supervision;

(7) Information regarding the location, time, and frequency of appointments;

(8) Information concerning the potential consequences of failure to comply with conditions of supervision; and

(9) Name and office number of the juvenile counselor's immediate supervisor.

F. Answer any questions the child/family may have about supervision.

G. Complete, sign, and date the orientation form.

H. Obtain the child's/family's signatures on the orientation form. If the child or family refuse to sign, document on the form the refusal and reasons, if known.

I. Distribute copies of the form to the child/family and the case file and transfer the case if it is to go to another juvenile counselor.

J. Complete the supervision section on the appropriate MAJIS form.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.04