Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.13

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

Section 16.16.01.13 - Transfer Cases

A. Interregion Courtesy Supervision.

(1) The sending juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Discuss the case with the juvenile counselor supervisor as to the appropriateness of the transfer for courtesy supervision;

(b) Prepare the case for transfer consistent with procedures outlined in the planned assessment of the individualized service plan;

(c) Prepare a summary of adjustment memorandum for courtesy supervision;

(d) Complete the disposition and supervision sections on appropriate ASSIST forms; and

(e) Review the case record and provide copies of pertinent information, including the original information and the original assignment order and draft cover letter, to all interested parties.

(2) The sending juvenile counselor supervisor shall:

(a) Review the case record for completeness and accuracy and approve it; and

(b) Send the cover letter and all pertinent material to the regional administrator or the regional administrator's designee for approval and transfer to the office of the receiving regional administrator.

(3) The receiving juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Upon receipt of the case records from the receiving regional administrator, open the case and review the records, individualized service plan, etc.;

(b) Send progress reports to the sending juvenile counselor in accordance with the procedures outlined in the planned reassessment of the individualized service plan;

(c) Notify the sending juvenile counselor through progress reports when the case is ready for termination;

(d) Prepare and forward the summary of adjustment memorandum to the original court through the Department of Juvenile Services recommending case termination; and

(e) Complete the disposition and supervision sections on appropriate ASSIST forms.

B. Proceedings for the Transfer of Jurisdiction.

(1) When jurisdiction has been transferred by an original court of jurisdiction the sending juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Prepare a cover letter to be sent to the receiving jurisdiction and enclose copies of any necessary materials;

(b) Forward all material to the receiving jurisdiction including any requests/arrangements to assure case coverage during the transfer process; and

(c) Complete disposition and supervision sections on appropriate MAJIS forms.

(2) The receiving juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Proceed with the orientation process which shall be completed within 2 weeks of receipt of the case material; and

(b) Complete the disposition and supervision sections on appropriate ASSIST forms.

C. Interstate Courtesy Supervision.

(1) This supervision is governed by the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, Human Servics Article, §9-301 et seq.,Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The sending juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Complete all relevant ASSIST forms as required;

(b) Complete all relevant Interstate Compact forms;

(c) Forward all material to the receiving jurisdiction including any requests/arrangements to assure case coverage during the transfer process; and

(d) Maintain periodic contact with the receiving juvenile counselor to monitor and reassess the individualized service plan.

(3) The receiving juvenile counselor shall:

(a) Complete all relevant ASSIST forms as required;

(b) Complete all relevant Interstate Compact forms; and

(c) Abide by conditions or terms imposed by the sending counselor.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.13