9 CAR § 100-527. Visitation and family participation — Visitation generally

(a) Normal visitation days are: (1) Each Saturday and Sunday; and (2) Major holidays. (b)(1) The facility or program shall provide two (2) eight-hour visitation days per week. (2) Visitation for youth is up to two (2) hours per each visitation. (c) Special visitation may be provided to accommodate visitors with special circumstances including without limitation: (1) Long-distance travel requirements; (2) Parent work schedules that preclude visiting during normal hours; or (3) Bereavement. (d)(1) Visitations are limited to four (4) guests. (2) However, accommodations for large families, step-families, etc., shall be made on a case-by-case basis. (e)(1) If there is a compelling risk, visitation may be denied or terminated. (2) This may include circumstances in which the youth is: (A) Exhibiting out-of-control behavior; (B) Engaging in violence or threatening violent conduct; or (C) Engaging in misconduct during visitation. (f)(1) Parents or legal guardians shall be notified prior to a visitation if it has been determined that a youth will not participate in a normal visitation schedule. (2) An alternate location and time will be provided to the parent or legal guardian to allow them the opportunity to visit. (g)(1) The facility shall post the visitation rules and procedures in English and Spanish on a central bulletin board in the visitation area. (2) Facility staff shall assist non-English speaking individuals to understand posted rules, as needed. (3) The visitation rules shall: (A) Address all pertinent issues, including without limitation: (i) Visitation days and hours; (ii) Required identification; (iii) Visitor dress code; (iv) Prohibited contraband; (v) Items authorized in visitation area; and (vi) Expected demeanor of visitors; and (B) Be sent with the admission letter to each youth’s parents or legal guardian and include the grievance process. (h)(1) Adequate space shall be provided for visitation. (2) Outdoor visitation may be allowed if safety and weather permit. (i) The Division of Youth Services Family Advocate shall: (1) Encourage family participation in visitation; and (2) Provide in the division family welcome packet: (A) The division parent handbook; (B) A division quarterly family newsletter; and (C) An annual calendar of all quarterly family day events.