R547-13-1. Purpose and Authority

(1) Section 26B-1-202 authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt administrative rules. Subsection 80-5-202(1)(a) authorizes the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services to establish standards for the admission of minors to detention. (2) This rule establishes guidelines for admission to secure detention to meet the requirements of Section 80-5-202. (3) This rule shall be applied to minor candidates for placement in any secure detention facilities operated by the division. (4) Pursuant to Subsection 80-5-202(3)(b), the division shall prioritize the use of home detention for a minor who might otherwise be held in secure detention.