Juveniles: secure youth treatment facilities: less restrictive programs.
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- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill changes how California courts decide where to place juvenile wards in less restrictive treatment facilities. Specifically, when considering programs that include congregate residential care, courts must now evaluate factors like insurance policies, staff background checks, and adherence to case plans. Program providers are required to share this information with the probation department, which will then present it to the court. The bill also clarifies that certain existing programs are exempt and includes a provision for state reimbursement for any associated costs.
Key provisions
- Courts must consider insurance policies (general liability, professional liability, and workers’ compensation) when placing wards in congregate residential programs.
- Program providers must conduct criminal background checks on staff with direct contact with wards.
- Programs must have a plan for adhering to wards’ case plans and accountability measures.
- Programs must provide proof of notice to local authorities (city and county).
- Programs must have a documented rate structure.
- Certain programs overseen by the Board of State and Community Corrections are exempt.
- The court must state the reason for placing a ward in a congregate residential program on the record.
- The state will reimburse local agencies for any costs mandated by the bill.
Who is affected
- Juveniles in the juvenile justice system
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