Minors Arrested for Law Violations. Any minor taken into temporary custody by a peace officer, on the basis that they are a person described by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be held in secure detention or non-secure custody within a law enforcement facility that contains a lockup for adults provided that the standards set forth in these regulations are met. Care of Minors in Temporary Custody. There are access issues that apply equally to both adults and minors detained in law enforcement facilities. These include access to toilet and washing facilities, access to drinking water, adequate clothing, blankets to insure comfort, and privacy during attorney consultations.
Minors require additional attention simply by virtue of their age.
Young people burn vast quantities of calories, in part to provide for growth. Recognizing this, and attempting to provide a practical and realistic approach to deal with these increased nutritional needs, this standard provides for a snack to be provided to the minor. This snack need only be provided if the minor requests it and only once during the term of the temporary custody. The snack should be nutritious, but otherwise the standard does not mandate a specific food type. Contact Between Minors and Adult Prisoners.