Definitions

Throughout 109 CMR, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless otherwise specified: Commissioner. The Commissioner of the Department of Youth Services. Commitment. The order of a youth to the physical custody of the Department by a court in resolution of a delinquency complaint, youthful offender indictment or probation violation. Community Based Placement. A non-residential program designed to provide services to youth in the community, which may include, but is not limited to foster care, independent living, and placement at home with community supervision. Department or DYS. The Department of Youth Services. Deputy Commissioner. A Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Youth Services. Detention. The temporary physical custody ordered by a court in lieu of posted bail of a youth awaiting resolution of a pending delinquency complaint, youthful offender indictment or probation violation. Discharge. The termination of a youth's commitment to the Department of Youth Services. Hardware-secure Placement. Placement in a Department or Provider operated residential program characterized by locked entrances and exits and other physically restrictive construction and procedures designed to prevent a youth from physically leaving the program without the Department's approval. Provider. An individual or entity the Department contracts with to access services which include, but are not limited to, medical, behavioral health and social services, education, training and rehabilitation for youth detained by or committed to the Department as required by M.G.L. c. 18A, § 2. (MA REG. # 1328, Dated 12-16-16) 109 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES 2.02: continued Regional Review Team (RRT). Regional body composed of senior Department of Youth Services' regional managers which is responsible for determining the length and type of treatment and placement for a youth. Residential Placement. Placement in any DYS or Provider operated program where a youth resides until approval is granted by the Department to move to a Community-Based placement. Secure Placement. Any Department or Provider operated residential program which may use hardware or staff security; also known as a "facility". Staff-secure Placement. Placement in a Department or Provider operated residential program that is characterized by unlocked entrances and exits where staff personnel provide the primary security to prevent a youth from physically leaving the program without the approval of the Department.