049-11 Wyo. Code R. §§ 11-8 - Level of Supervision

(a) Personal Observation.

(i) Except when juveniles are involved in an activity where staff are present, JDC employees shall observe all juveniles at least every thirty (30) minutes on an irregular schedule;

(ii) The times of all such checks shall be logged; and

(iii) Juveniles who are violent, suicidal, mentally ill, intoxicated, experiencing drug withdrawal, or who have other special problems or needs warranting closer observation shall be checked at least every fifteen (15) minutes.

(b) Cross Gender Supervision. Except in emergencies, JDC employees should not observe juveniles of the opposite sex in toilet and shower areas.

(c) Head Count. The JDC shall have a system to physically count juveniles at least every four (4) hours and the system shall provide strict accountability of juveniles on work release, educational release, or other temporary leave status, who may be absent from the JDC for certain periods of the day.

(d) Electronic Surveillance. Electronic surveillance equipment, where available, shall be used primarily to monitor hallways, stairwells, points of access through the security perimeter and common areas and shall not be used in place of the personal observation of juveniles. If used, provision shall be made to shield shower and toilet areas to protect privacy needs.

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049-11 Wyo. Code R. §§ 11-8

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017. Amended, Eff. 9/3/2021.