Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.11

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

Section 16.16.01.11 - Recommending Institutionalization

A. The criteria to be used by the juvenile counselor and the juvenile counselor supervisor in recommending institutionalization for a particular child are the:

(1) Nature of the child's act or violation;

(2) Severity of the offense;

(3) Chronicity of the behavior;

(4) Impact of the act on the victim/community; and

(5) Child's amenability to treatment.

B. Also to be considered in the final determination are the:

(1) Availability and appropriateness of other resources;

(2) Previous treatment attempted and the final results of this treatment; and

(3) Availability of less restrictive forms of intervention which would be consistent with the public safety.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.11