9 CAR § 100-331. Youth grievance and appeals — Definitions

As used in this section and 9 CAR § 100-332: (1) “Authorized family member” means a youth’s legal guardian or legal custodian, including custodial parent, or other adult recognized by the Division of Youth Services or the court as having a bona fide relationship in loco parentis with the youth; (2) “Grievance” means a formal, written complaint by a youth or his or her representative; (3) “Grievance officer” means a trained and impartial employee designated by the Division of Youth Services to review, investigate, and respond to a grievance; (4) “Grievant” means the youth on whose behalf a grievance is submitted; and (5) “Youth” means an individual between the ages of ten (10) and twenty (20): (A) Committed by a circuit court to the physical custody of the Division of Youth Services; and (B) Receiving services at a secure residential treatment facility or program operated by the Division of Youth Services or a vendor under contract with the Division of Youth Services.