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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.12 - Security And Control

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(1)
			 Space is provided for monitoring and coordinating the facility's security,
			 safety, and communications system. The area should provide access to wash basin
			 and toilet.
(2) There is a manual
			 containing all Procedures for facility security and control, with detailed
			 instructions for implementing these Procedures. The manual is available to all
			 staff and is reviewed at least annually and updated as needed.
			 (MANDATORY)
(3) The Facility
			 maintains a daily report on juvenile population and movement.
(4) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 require staff to maintain a permanent log and prepare shift reports that record
			 routine information, emergency situations, and unusual incidents.
			 (MANDATORY)
(5) Written Policy,
			 Procedure, and practice require at least weekly inspection and maintenance of
			 all Security Devices and corrective action is initiated when necessary.
			 (MANDATORY)
(6) Written Policy,
			 Procedure, and practice provide that instruments of restraint, such as
			 handcuffs, leg irons, and straight jackets, are never applied as punishment and
			 are applied only with the approval of the facility director.
			 (MANDATORY)
(7) Written Policy,
			 Procedure, and practice govern the control and use of keys.
(8) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 govern the use of personal vehicles for official purposes and include
			 provisions for insurance coverage.
(9) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 require that personnel who use force to control juveniles submit written
			 reports to the facility director no later than the conclusion of the tour of
			 duty.
(10) Firearms are not
			 permitted in the Facility except in emergency situations.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)
				  (6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.13 - Safety And Emergency Procedures

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(1) The Facility maintains a written plan for
			 fire prevention regulations and practices. The plan includes but is not limited
			 to the following: (MANDATORY)
(a) Provision
			 for an adequate fire protection service
(b) a system for fire inspection and testing
			 of equipment at least quarterly or at intervals approved by the authority
			 having jurisdiction
(c) an annual
			 inspection by local or state officials or other qualified persons
(d) availability of fire protection equipment
			 at appropriate locations throughout the Facility
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.14 - Rules And Discipline

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(1)
			 Rules and regulations that contain all chargeable offenses, ranges of
			 penalties, and disciplinary procedures are given to each juvenile and staff
			 member and it is translated into those languages spoken by significant numbers
			 of juveniles. Signed acknowledgment of receipt of the rule book is maintained
			 in each juvenile's file. When a literary or language problem prevents a
			 juvenile from understanding the rule book, a staff member or translator assists
			 the juvenile in understanding the rules.
(2) All personnel who work with juveniles
			 receive sufficient Training so that they are thoroughly familiar with the rules
			 of juvenile conduct, the rational for the rules, and the sanctions
			 available.
(3) There are written
			 guidelines for informally resolving minor juvenile misbehavior.
(4) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provides that, where a juvenile allegedly commits an act covered by criminal
			 law, the case should be referred to appropriate court or law enforcement
			 officials for consideration for prosecution.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.15 - Facility Services

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(1)
			 The short-term detention facility documents that the Facility's system of
			 dietary allowance is reviewed at least annually by a dietitian to ensure
			 compliance with nationally recommended food allowances.
(2) The short-term detention facility menus
			 are planned in advance and that the schedule is substantially
			 followed.
(3) In the planning and
			 preparation of all meals, the food flavor, texture, temperature, appearance,
			 and palatability are taken into consideration.
(4) The short-term detention facility's food
			 service plan provides for a single menu for staff and juveniles.
(5) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide for special diets as prescribed by appropriate medical and dental
			 personnel.
(6) Written Policy
			 prohibits the use of food as a disciplinary measure. (MANDATORY)
(7) The short-term detention facility's food
			 service complies with applicable sanitation and health codes of the Alabama
			 Health Department. (MANDATORY)
(8)
			 The Facility requires that three meals, of which at least two are hot, are
			 provided at regular times during each 24 hour period. There are no more than
			 fourteen hours between the evening meal and breakfast.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.16 - Sanitation And Hygiene

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(1)
			 The short-term detention facility complies with Alabama Health Department
			 sanitation and health codes and is inspected annually. (MANDATORY)
(2) The short-term detention facility potable
			 water source and supply is approved by an independent outside source to be in
			 compliance with jurisdiction laws and regulations. (MANDATORY)
(3) The short-term detention facility
			 provides for the control of vermin and pests.
(4) There is a written plan for the
			 housekeeping of the Facility's physical plant.
(5) The Facility's supply of clothing, linen,
			 and bedding exceeds that required for the Facility's maximum juvenile
			 population.
(6) The Facility
			 provides for the issue of suitable clean bedding and linen, including two
			 sheets, pillow and pillowcase, one mattress and sufficient blankets to provide
			 comfort under existing temperature controls.
(7) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide for a shower schedule which allows for daily showers.
(8) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 require that articles necessary for maintaining proper personal hygiene are
			 provided to all juveniles.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.17 - Health Care

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(1) There is a
			 written agreement between the short-term detention facility and a physician or
			 emergency medical facility for the provision of health care services to
			 juveniles housed in the Facility. (MANDATORY)
(2) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 provide that when a juvenile is in need of hospitalization he/she is
			 accompanied by a staff member who stays with the juvenile at least during
			 Admission.
(3) Juvenile's medical
			 complaints are monitored and responded to daily.
(4) There is a written plan, communicated to
			 all staff, for the dispensing, storage, and disposal of all pharmaceuticals
			 (prescription and non-prescription). This plan includes: (MANDATORY)
(a) a formulary of over the counter
			 medication and indications for their usage and dosage.
(b) a system of individual accounting of
			 medications disposed to juveniles
(c) dispensing procedures
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.18 - Admission

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(1) Written
			 Procedures for Admission of juveniles new to the Facility include but are not
			 limited to the following:
(a) determination
			 that juvenile is legally placed in the Facility
(b) complete search of the juvenile and
			 possessions
(c) disposition of
			 personal property
(d) shower, if
			 necessary
(e) issue of clean,
			 laundered clothing, as needed
(f)
			 issue of personal hygiene articles
(g) medical and mental health
			 screening
(h) assistance to
			 juvenile in notifying their families of their Admission and Procedures for
			 visiting
(i) assignment of a
			 registered number to the juvenile
(j) provision of orientation materials to
			 juveniles
(k) evidence of abuse
			 and/or trauma
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.19 - Mail, Visiting, And Telephone

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(1) The short-term detention facility
			 maintains rules governing correspondence, use of telephone, and allowance for
			 visiting at the Facility. These rules are made available to all staff and
			 juveniles. They are reviewed annually and updated as needed.
(2) When the juvenile bears the mailing cost,
			 there is no limit on the volume of letters he/she can send.
(3) Written Policy, Procedure, and practice
			 specify that juveniles are permitted to send sealed letters to a specified
			 class of persons and organizations including but not limited to: Courts,
			 Counsel, Officials, or the Confining Authority, and members of the Releasing
			 Authority.
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				  Office of Licensing and Standards
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.20 - Revocation Of A License. (Repealed)

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Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a)(b),
				  44-1-24(4)(6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.21 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44, Code Of Ala. 1975
(1)
								§
								44-1-27(a) - "The Department of Youth Services is authorized and directed to establish and
			 promulgate reasonable minimum standards for the construction and operation of
			 detention facilities, programs for the prevention and correction of Youth
			 delinquency, in-service Training for probation officers, consultation from
			 local officials and subsidies to local delinquency projects. The said standards
			 shall include, but not be limited to, reasonable minimum standards for
			 detention facilities, foster care facilities, group homes, and correctional
			 institutions and aftercare services."
(2)
								§
								44-1-27(b) - "No county, or city in the state nor any public or private agency, group,
			 corporation, partnership, or individual shall establish, maintain, or operate
			 any detention facility or foster care facility for Youths found delinquent or
			 in need of supervision by a juvenile court, without a license from the
			 Department. A license shall be required on an annual basis or as determined by
			 the Department. The Department shall revoke the license of any city, county, or
			 public or private agency, group, corporation, or individual conducting,
			 operating, or acting as a detention facility, or foster care facility caring
			 for children and Youths alleged or adjudged to be delinquent or in need of
			 supervision, that fails to meet the standards prescribed by the Department. The
			 Department is authorized to visit and inspect any public or voluntary detention
			 facility, foster care facility or group homes as it deems necessary."
(3)
								§
								44-1-24 - The Department of Youth Services shall perform the following:
(4) "License and subsidize foster care
			 facilities or group homes for Youths alleged to be delinquent pending Hearing
			 before a juvenile court or adjudged delinquent following Hearing, including
			 detention, examination, study, care, treatment, and training."
(6) "Make and enforce all rules and
			 regulations which are necessary and appropriate to the proper accomplishment of
			 the duties and functions vested in the Department by law with respect to youth
			 services and which do not conflict with or exceed the provisions of law vesting
			 the duties and functions in the Department."
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-1-13 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SHORT TERM DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-1-13-.22 - Effective Date

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Author:
Alabama Department of Youth Services,
				Office of Licensing and Standards
Chapter content was previously Chapter 950-4-9, Minimum
				  Standards for Short Term Detention Facilities, as per certification filed
				  December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005. See Chapter 950-4-9 for previous
				  history.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-27(a),
				  (b),
				  44-1-24(4),
				  (6),
				  38-13-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-1 - BOARD ACTIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 950-2-1-.01 - General

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It shall be noted that as authorized under Title 41, Chapter
				22,
Code of Ala. 1975
, board actions, rules and
				regulations shall be limited to
only
those actions,
				rules and regulations which affect the rights and duties of the public of this
				state.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-22-2,
				  41-22-3.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-2 - SCREENING AND PLACEMENT › Section 950-2-2-.01 - Statement Of Policy

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(1) The
			 Youth Services Board's policies regarding screening and placement may be
			 amended by the Board from time to time.
(2) A multi-disciplinary committee led by the
			 Administrator of Screening and Placement considers requests for admissions
			 submitted to the department based upon a classification system. The
			 classification system aids the committee in making decisions about the most
			 appropriate housing, services, and interventions for each youth based on the
			 youth's risk for continued delinquency and needs. Classification is a
			 structured decision making process that includes a formal assessment of risk
			 including factors such as:
(a) The Youth's
			 health and mental health status,
(b) substance use or abuse,
(c) suicidal ideation or attempt
			 history,
(d) age,
(e) physical size,
(f) current and past charges or court
			 history,
(g) gender,
(h) educational level and educational
			 needs,
(i) history of sexually
			 abusive behavior,
(j) offensive or
			 violent behavior, and
(k) history
			 of victimization.
The reliability of the committee's actions is greatly affected
				by the thoroughness, completeness, and the accuracy of the written information
				submitted by the committing court. Committed youth with incomplete reports will
				not be accepted until all requisite information is received. The requisite
				information as determined by the department, includes:
(a) Commitment Order (on standard
			 form)
(b) Completed DYS Intake
			 Summary Form
(c) DYS Risk
			 Assessment
(d) Case Action Summary
			 Sheet, or JPO Social Summary Detail of Charges (present and prior) including
			 disposition
(e) Needs
			 Assessment
(f) Immunization
			 Record
(g) Cumulative School
			 Transcripts
(h) Police Report (if
			 juvenile criminal sex offender)
(i)
			 Most current Psychological Report or discharge summary (if
			 applicable)
Additional requisite information may include:
(a) Copy of Birth Certificate
(b) Copy of Social Security Card
(c) District Attorney
			 report/findings/evaluations,
(d)
			 Police investigation report, including medical report on victim,
(e) Victim statement information,
(f) Child advocacy reports,
(g) DHR records regarding current/previous
			 contact/investigations,
(h)
			 Psychological/Psychiatric records.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-2 - SCREENING AND PLACEMENT › Section 950-2-2-.02 - Statutory Authority

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Statutory Authority, Title 44,
Code of Ala.
				1975
, Section
				44-1-52; Title
				44,
Code of Ala. 1975
, Section 44-1- Title 12,
Code of Ala. 1975
, Sections
				12-15-208;
				12-15-215.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-3 - SAFE POPULATION CAPACITY › Section 950-2-3-.01 - Statement Of Policy

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(1) In
			 an effort to avoid overcrowded conditions within the facilities of the
			 Department and to maintain safe capacity including adequate bed space to meet
			 safety codes; and assuming compliance with current rated fire hazard capacity
			 and adequate number of staff to supervise youth on each shift in compliance
			 with policy, the following maximum youth capacity will be placed on each
			 facility:
(a) Vacca Campus 96
(b) Mt. Meigs Campus 321
(c) Autauga Campus 78
(h) Troy Group Home 10
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-3 - SAFE POPULATION CAPACITY › Section 950-2-3-.02 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44,
Code of Ala. 1975
, Section
				44-1-52.
Author:
Department of Youth
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-3 - SAFE POPULATION CAPACITY › Section 950-2-3-.03 - Effective Date

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The policy for maintaining a maximum student capacity at each
				facility shall be effective September 25, 1981.
Author:
Department of Youth
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-4 - SALARY SUBSIDIES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS. (Repealed) › Section 950-2-4-.01 - Statement of Policy. (Repealed)

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Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-4 - SALARY SUBSIDIES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS. (Repealed) › Section 950-2-4-.02 - Statutory Authority. (Repealed)

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Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-4 - SALARY SUBSIDIES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS. (Repealed) › Section 950-2-4-.03 - Effective Date. (Repealed)

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Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-5 - SUBSIDIES FOR YOUTH DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-2-5-.01 - Statement Of Policy

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The functions and facilities related to youth detention
				facilities, licensed by the Department of Youth Services of each county or
				counties, acting together may, upon the express written agreement of each such
				county or such counties acting together and the department, receive funds from
				the department according to formulae for disbursement established by the
				department and in accordance with the terms of written agreements between each
				such county or such counties acting together and the department, relative to
				detention care. Any county or counties acting together shall retain control of
				such detention functions and detention facilities and shall continue to have
				financial responsibility for their operation, unless otherwise provided for by
				the department. All detention programs and facilities shall maintain standards
				prescribed by the department. All funds expended by the department will be
				contingent upon the recipients of said funds meeting the standards established
				by the department.
Author:
Department of Youth
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-2-5 - SUBSIDIES FOR YOUTH DETENTION FACILITIES › Section 950-2-5-.02 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44,
Code of Ala. 1975
, Section
				44-1-28.
Author:
Department of Youth
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-1 - COMMITTED YOUTH RELEASE POLICY › Section 950-3-1-.01 - Statement of Policy

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(1) It
			 is the policy of the Department that committed youth (other than at short term
			 facilities) shall be reviewed by a review committee or team prior to release
			 from any DYS facility. Only upon concurrence with release recommendations by
			 the committee or team will youth be released. This chapter applies to youth in
			 DYS operated facilities. A contract facility program director, or designee, may
			 facilitate a release review for committed youth in contract
			 facilities.
(2) Committed youths'
			 release shall be facilitated by the Administrator of Institutional Services and
			 designated staff representing various areas of residential life. The committee
			 shall review youths' progress toward release.
(3) The committee meets at regularly
			 scheduled times, for example on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at
			 Mt. Meigs Campus, on second and fourth Wednesday at Vacca.
(4) Proposed releases shall be submitted with
			 written justification to the committee at least ten (10) days prior to proposed
			 release date.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										44-1-24(6),
				  44-1-36(d); Title
				  44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-1 - COMMITTED YOUTH RELEASE POLICY › Section 950-3-1-.02 - Procedure For Release

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(1)
			 Request for review of a youth being considered for release along with written
			 justification/documentation should be forwarded to the committee or team in
			 advance of the proposed release date.
(2) The following materials and written
			 information may accompany the request for release review:
(a) Academic achievements including pre and
			 post-testing along with educational recommendations from teacher or principal.
			 (If youth has not been involved in academic training, this may be
			 noted.)
(b) Vocational achievement
			 and recommendation if youth has been placed in this training area.
(c) Behavioral changes which reflect youth's
			 adjustment in respective programs. Data may report both positive and negative
			 response to program assignments, approved temporary absences, disciplinary
			 reports, AWOL'S, out of assigned area, escapes, relationship to peers and
			 staff, health/mental health status, etc.
(d) Aftercare recommendations or plans for
			 youth upon release, plans for employment and living arrangements, school
			 enrollment, etc., should be included, if known.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-1 - COMMITTED YOUTH RELEASE POLICY › Section 950-3-1-.03 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44,
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								44-1-24(6);
				Title 44,
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								44-1-36(d).
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-1 - COMMITTED YOUTH RELEASE POLICY › Section 950-3-1-.04 - Effective Date

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The revised Committed Youth Release Policy and Procedure is
				effective immediately.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-2 - ABSCONDER PROCEDURE › Section 950-3-2-.01 - Statement Of Procedure

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(1) An
			 absconder is an escapee, absent without leave (AWOL), or absconder from a
			 correctional facility. Generally, it is understood that an absconder is a youth
			 in the custody of the Department of Youth Services whose whereabouts is unknown
			 by department personnel after a reasonable search has been conducted, or a
			 pick-up order has been issued, whichever comes first.
(2) The following procedure is established to
			 maintain optimum security in finding and returning absconders to the respective
			 campus:
(a) Upon verification that a youth is
			 not in his/her proper area, staff immediately report the youth to campus
			 security or equivalent personnel and the campus administrator or facility
			 director.
(b) Designated
			 institutional staff then search the campus and surrounding vicinity.
(c) Upon verification that the youth is not
			 on the campus or facility premises, administrators should report the pertinent
			 information to the Mt. Meigs security control center. Such pertinent
			 information should include clothing, height, weight, race, sex, complexion,
			 color of hair, home town, etc. Administrators should also report the pertinent
			 information to local law enforcement officials.
(d) Administrators should notify local court
			 staff and local law enforcement officials from the youth's home community by
			 phone.
(e) Parents should also be
			 notified. If the youth's parent/ legal guardian is child welfare, the youth's
			 case/social worker should be notified by the next business day.
(f) The DYS Central Office (a member of the
			 Executive Staff) should be notified of absconders.
(g) Pick-up orders are orders directing any
			 law enforcement officer or other person to take the child into custody and
			 deliver the child to a place of detention, shelter, or other care designated by
			 the juvenile court. A copy of the pick-up order should be sent to the Mt. Meigs
			 Control Center for entry into the NCIC and distribution.
(h) The pick-up order should be sent to the
			 Administrator of Institutional Service, Administrator of Community Services,
			 and the Screening and Placement.
(i) Once the Youth is apprehended, the
			 pick-up order is cancelled and all parties involved are notified. Upon transfer
			 of the Youth to a facility, the receiving facility is to be advised that the
			 Youth is a risk to abscond or go AWOL.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-2 - ABSCONDER PROCEDURE › Section 950-3-2-.02 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44,
Code of Ala. 1975
, Section
				44-1-9.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-2 - ABSCONDER PROCEDURE › Section 950-3-2-.03 - Effective Date

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The department assumed responsibility for the operation of the
				three training schools in January 1975.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-3 - DISCHARGE OF COMMITTED YOUTH › Section 950-3-3-.01 - Statement Of Policy

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A committed youth shall be discharged who, in the judgment of
				the director, has gained optimal rehabilitation from the programs of the
				department and will not be received again by the department under the original
				commitment order. A committed youth who has reached optimal rehabilitation from
				the programs of the Department is a youth who, in the judgment of the director,
				can receive no further gain from the programs of the Department. The Department
				shall notify the committing court in writing at least ten days in advance of
				the discharge.
Author:
Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-36
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-3 - DISCHARGE OF COMMITTED YOUTH › Section 950-3-3-.02 - Statutory Authority

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Title 44,
Code of Ala. 1975
, Section
				44-1-36,
				Subsections (c), (f) and (g).
Author:
Department of Youth
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-3-3 - DISCHARGE OF COMMITTED YOUTH › Section 950-3-3-.03 - Effective Date

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The Department assumed responsibility for the operation of the
				three training schools in January 1975.
Author:
Department of Youth
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.01 - Introduction

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.02 - Glossary

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.03 - Administration

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.04 - Physical Plant

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.05 - Physical Standards

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.06 - Facility Services

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.07 - Juvenile Services

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.08 - Manual Of Operating Procedures And Application For License

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.09 - Revocation Of A License

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.10 - Appeal For Fair Hearing And Review

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Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.11 - Statutory Authority

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-1 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-1-.12 - Effective Date

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth Services, Regional and
				Community Services Division
Chapter content has been moved to Chapter 950-1-6, Minimum
				  Licensure Standards for Residential Facilities and Programs, as per
				  certification filed December 17, 2004; effective January 21,
				  2005.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Title 44.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.01 - ACA Minimum Standards For Juvenile Detention Facilities, 1983, Including The 1990 Supplement

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(Repealed).
Author:
American Correctional
				Association
Previous Rule 950-4-2-.01 entitled "Introduction" filed
				  September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed April 19,
				  1991.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.02 - Reserved

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Author:
American Correctional
				Association
Previous Rule 950-4-2-.02 entitled "Glossary" filed
				  September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed April 19,
				  1991.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.03 - Reserved

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Author:
American Correctional
				Association
Previous Rule 950-4-2-.03 entitled "Administration" filed
				  September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed April 19,
				  1991.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.04 - Reserved

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Author:
American Correctional
				Association
Previous Rule 950-4-2-.04 entitled "Training Requirements"
				  filed September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed April 19,
				  1991.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.05 - Reserved

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Author:
American Correctional
				Association
Previous Rule 950-4-2-.05 entitled "Program and Services"
				  filed September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed April 19,
				  1991.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.06 - Reserved

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Author:
American Correctional
				Association
Previous Rule 950-4-2-.06 entitled "Physical Standards"
				  filed September 30, 1982. Repealed: Filed April 19,
				  1991.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.07 - Manual Of Operating Procedures And Applications For License

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(Repealed).
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, § 41-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.08 - Revocation Of A License

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(Repealed).
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.09 - Statutory Authority

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(Repealed).
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a)
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS › Section 950-4-2-.10 - Effective Date

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(Repealed).
Author:
Chapter content has been moved to Chapter 950-1-5, Minimum
				  Standards for Detention Facilities and Programs, as per certification filed
				  December 17, 2004; effective January 21,
				  2005.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-6 - [Repealed] › Section 950-4-6-.11 - Effective Date

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(Repealed).
Author:
Department of Youth
				Services
Chapter content has been moved to Chapter 950-1-10, Minimum
				  Standards for Comprehensive Youth Services Centers, as per certification filed
				  December 17, 2004; effective January 21,
				  2005.
Statutory Authority:
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-7 - DYS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM › Section 950-4-7-.01 - Introduction

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(1) These
			 guidelines of the Department of Youth Services Community Services Division were
			 developed by departmental staff and approved by the Youth Services Board on
			 March 22, 1985, as the "Community Subsidy Plan". They were revised July 15,
			 1985 with recommendations from Department of Youth Services licensed facility
			 directors. On July ___, 2018 with recommendations from Department of Youth
			 Services staff they were revised and renamed "Community Services Diversion
			 Program".
(2) The Department of
			 Youth Services is committed to the concept of effective rehabilitation of
			 delinquent youth through the development and utilization of community based and
			 community operated programs and facilities.
(3) The Department recognizes the need for
			 financial assistance to community based programs to bring about well planned,
			 coordinated and cooperative county-state efforts to improve outcomes for
			 youth.
(4) These guidelines for the
			 community diversion programs were developed to insure uniform opportunity for
			 all counties to apply for any available funds and to establish standard
			 criteria to be used to evaluate applications and to justify the allocations
			 recommended for each applicant.
Author:
Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director
				  for Community Services.
Statutory Authority:
Title 44,
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
, §
										44-1-24(7),
				  §
										44-1-28.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-7 - DYS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM › Section 950-4-7-.02 - Glossary

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"Diversion Funds" means those state funds available through the
				Department of Youth Services to provide financial assistance to eligible
				programs or facilities.
Author:
Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director
				  for Community Services.
Statutory Authority:
Title 44,
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
, §
										44-1-24(7),
				  §
										44-1-28.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-7 - DYS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM › Section 950-4-7-.03 - Statutory Authority

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The Department of Youth Services has the power and duty
				to:
(1)44-1-24(4)
			 - "...subsidize foster care facilities or group homes for youths alleged to be
			 delinquent following such hearing, including detention, examination, study,
			 care, treatment, and training;"
(2)44-1-24(6)"Make and enforce all rules and regulations which are necessary and appropriate
			 to the proper accomplishment of the duties and functions vested in the
			 department by law with respect to youth services and which do not conflict with
			 or exceed the provisions of law vesting the duties and functions in the
			 department."
(3)44-1-24(7)"Enter into contracts with any other state or federal agency or with any
			 private person, organization, or group capable of contracting, if the
			 department finds the action to be in the public interest."
Author:
Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director
				  for Community Services.
Statutory Authority:
Title 44,
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
. §
										44-1-24(7),
				  §
										44-1-28.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-7 - DYS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM › Section 950-4-7-.04 - Background

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Those drafting the Youth Services Act were concerned that the
				responsibility for developing and maintaining a comprehensive service and
				treatment system for delinquency programs should reflect a state-local
				partnership approach. This philosophy is woven through the law, suggesting a
				cooperative approach to deal with programs in a mutually supportive way, yet
				leaving local control and continued financial responsibility with the
				county/counties acting together as long as minimum standards are complied with
				as set by the state. (44-1-1)
In keeping with this philosophy, it is proposed that a
				community diversion program be implemented whereby any Department of Youth
				Services' licensed local program or facility, or a local program authorized and
				approved by the county, may apply to the Department of Youth Services for
				Diversion Funds to assist in their overall operational costs.
Data indicates that outcomes for youth are improved when
				families and local resources are utilized. The intent of the diversion program
				is therefore to assist in developing stable funding for community-based
				programs and to help establish them in the community as a viable and valuable
				community asset.
Author:
Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director
				  for Community Services.
Statutory Authority:
Title 44,
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
. §
										44-1-24(7),
				  §
										44-1-28.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-7 - DYS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM › Section 950-4-7-.05 - Purpose

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(1) To approach the
			 distribution of available state Diversion Funds to community-based alternatives
			 from a data driven position of overall effectiveness to reduce delinquency and
			 commitments to the department through standardized procedures and
			 applications.
(2) To maximize the
			 utilization of available funds for subsidies to community-based
			 alternatives.
(3) To allocate
			 available funds based on documented need of at-risk youth for community-based
			 alternatives.
(4) To assist in the
			 coordination of any and all existing resources available to support these
			 programs.
(5) To provide financial
			 assistance to Community Services Diversion Programs in need of
			 subsidy.
Author:
Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director
				  for Community Services.
Statutory Authority:
Title 44,
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
, §§
										44-1-24(7),
				  44-1-28.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-7 - DYS COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVERSION PROGRAM › Section 950-4-7-.06 - Procedures

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(1) From data and
			 information received from the applicants and compiled by the department, the
			 Department will periodically develop a standard Request for Proposal.
(2) Applications will be submitted to the
			 department by counties wishing to participate, using a standard Request for
			 Proposal format provided by the department.
(3) Criteria for consideration of each
			 application for Diversion Funds will be in accordance with the Request for
			 Proposal.
Author:
Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director
				  for Community Services.
Statutory Authority:
Title 44,
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
, §§
										44-1-24(7),
				  44-1-28.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 950 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES › Chapter 950-4-8 - [Repealed] › Section 950-4-8-.01 - Introduction

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(Repealed).
Author:
Alabama Department of Youth
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										44-1-27(a).