63D-13.0053. Holding Cells

All JACs that use holding cells for youth shall include in their process for utilization of these holding cells the following conditions: (1) Males and females shall never be placed together in the same holding cell; (2) Staff shall visually observe youth in holding cells every 10 minutes; (3) A review of the youth’s behavior shall be held every 30 minutes for assessing and documenting any signs or indications that the youth poses a risk to self or others; (4) The observations and reviews shall be documented in writing; and (5) If a holding cell is used by more than one youth at a time, a safety decision shall be made as to the potential risk of one youth to the other. Risk factors to consider are contagious disease, a marked difference in size, strength or age, predatory history, and emotional stability. (6) Youth requiring Suicide Precautions shall not be placed in a holding cell.