§ 1390. Discipline.

The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable behavior. Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted:

(a) bed and bedding;

(b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;

(c) full nutrition;

(d) contact with parent or attorney;

(e) exercise;

(f) medical services and counseling;

(g) religious services;

(h) clean and sanitary living conditions;

(i) the right to send and receive mail; and,

(j) education.

The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision shall be made to provide accessible information to youth with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited literacy.

HISTORY

1. New article 7 (sections 1390-1391) and section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

2. Amendment of subsections (h) and (i) and new subsection (j) filed 1-11-2001; operative 2-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 2).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 6-18-2007; operative 7-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 25).

4. Amendment of first paragraph, last paragraph and Note filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.