Section 400.4165. Secure facilities serving juvenile justice youth; lockdowns.

(1) A secure facility may only use lockdown in situations that threaten facility security, including but not limited to, riots, taking of hostages, or escape plans involving multiple residents.

(2)   A secure facility serving juvenile justice youth that uses lockdowns in which all residents are confined to their rooms shall have a written policy that describes the procedures to be followed and includes all of the following:

(a)   Who may order a lockdown.

(b)   Who is to implement the lockdown when it has been ordered.

(c)   How the problem is to be contained.

(d)  Procedures to be followed after the incident is resolved.

(e)   Notification of the licensing authority within 24 hours after the occurrence of a lockdown.

History: 2015 AACS.