R539-4-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) Subsections 26B-6-403(2)(g) and 26B-6-403(2)(l) authorize this rule. (2) This rule defines and establishes a standard for behavior interventions to prevent infringement of a person's constitutionally protected rights without due process. The standard is intended to: (a) protect and promote a person's rights; (b) prevent abuse and neglect; (c) encourage positive behavior support; (d) ensure health and safety; and (e) ensure that the least intrusive behavior intervention is provided in the minimum amount necessary.