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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.04 - Correction of Personal Records › Section 16.03.04.05 - Return of Incomplete Request

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If a request does not reasonably comply with Regulation .04 of this chapter, it shall be returned to the person with an explanation of the reason for the return and a statement that, on completion, it may be refiled with the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.04 - Correction of Personal Records › Section 16.03.04.06 - Response to Request

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A. In General. Within 30 days after receiving a request that complies with Regulation .04 of this chapter, the custodian shall:
(1) Make or refuse to make the requested correction; and
(2) Notify the person in writing of the action taken.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.04 - Correction of Personal Records › Section 16.03.04.07 - Statement of Disagreement

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A. In General. On receipt of a refusal under Regulation .06B of this chapter, the person in interest may submit to the custodian a concise statement of the reasons for:
(1) The requested correction; and
(2) The person's disagreement with the refusal to make the correction.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.04 - Correction of Personal Records › Section 16.03.04.08 - Information Provided Third Parties

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When the Department discloses to a third party information about which a statement of disagreement has been filed in compliance with Regulation .07 of this chapter, a copy of the statement shall also be provided to that third party.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.04 - Correction of Personal Records › Section 16.03.04.09 - Administrative Review

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A. Authorized. A person may seek administrative review of:
(1) A denial of the person's request under this chapter to correct a record;
(2) A denial of the person's right to submit a statement of disagreement; or
(3) A failure to provide a copy of a statement of disagreement to a third party, as required by Regulation .08 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.05 - Information Technology › Section 16.03.05.01 - In General

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The Department shall develop and maintain an information support system designed to serve the Department's data needs for administration, research, evaluation, and planning.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.05 - Information Technology › Section 16.03.05.02 - Database Access

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A. In General. The Department shall require that each public-sector and private-sector program be capable of accessing the Department's information support system.
B. Security. Links among computer systems shall:
(1) Comply with all federal and State requirements; and
(2) Be designed to prevent unauthorized access to confidential records.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.05 - Information Technology › Section 16.03.05.03 - IT Unit Functions

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A. State-Operated Programs. The Department's Information Technology Unit is responsible for the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software for all State-operated facilities and other programs.
B. Private-Sector Providers.
(1) The Department's Information Technology Unit may:
(a) Assist private-sector providers in having their local area networks connected to the information support system; and
(b) Provide training for the entering of data into the system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.05 - Information Technology › Section 16.03.05.04 - Program Staff Functions

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A. In General. All youth-related data, from time of admission to discharge, shall be entered into the information support system in a timely and accurate manner.
B. Data to be Entered. The data to be entered shall be as specified by the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.07 - Open Meetings › Section 16.03.07.01 - Definition

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A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated.
B. Term Defined. "Board" means:
(1) The State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services; and
(2) Any other board, commission, or entity of the Department that is a public body, as that term is defined in State Government Article, §10-502, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.07 - Open Meetings › Section 16.03.07.02 - Public Attendance and Observance Allowed

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At any open session of a board, the general public is invited to attend and observe.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.07 - Open Meetings › Section 16.03.07.03 - Public Participation Limited

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A member of the public attending an open session may not participate in the session except to the extent:
A. The Board expressly invites or allows public testimony, questions, comments, or other forms of public participation; or
B. A person is entitled by law to participate.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.07 - Open Meetings › Section 16.03.07.04 - Disruptive Conduct Prohibited

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A. In General. A person attending an open session of a board may not engage in any conduct, including visual demonstrations such as the waving of placards, signs, or banners, that:
(1) Disrupts the session; or
(2) Interferes with the public's right to attend and observe the session.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.07 - Open Meetings › Section 16.03.07.05 - Recording, Photographing, or Broadcasting

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A. Authorized Generally. A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may record, photograph, videotape, broadcast, or televise the proceedings of an open session by means of a tape recorder, camera, or other device or equipment, if the device or equipment:
(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs board members or other individuals attending the session;
(2) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs board members or other individuals attending the session; and
(3) Does not otherwise:
(a) Disrupt the session; or
(b) Interfere with the public's right to attend and observe the session.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - RECORDS AND MEETINGS › Chapter 16.03.07 - Open Meetings › Section 16.03.07.06 - Recordings Not Part of Record

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Neither a recording of an open session made by a member of the public nor a transcript derived from this recording is considered a part of the record of any proceeding of the board.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.01 - Scope

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This chapter governs the administration of State grants to counties, municipal corporations, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for the planning, design, construction, conversion, acquisition, renovation, and equipping of juvenile facilities under the Juvenile Justice Facilities Capital Program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Acquire" means to purchase or otherwise obtain ownership of all or part of a building or other property for use as a juvenile facility.
(2) "Act" or "Juvenile Services Facilities Capital Program" means Human Services Article, §
										9-401 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) "Construct" means to construct a new building or an addition to an existing building for use as a facility.
(4) "Convert" means to transform all or part of a building or other property for use as a facility.
(5) "Equip" means to acquire essential fixed or movable equipment and furnishings that have an expected useful life of at least 15 years.
(6) "Facility" has the meaning stated in Human Services Article, §
										9-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(7) "Renovate" means to restore, improve, or modernize all or part of an existing or proposed facility and bring it into compliance with federal, State, and local standards, codes, and requirements, so that it may retain or acquire a license to provide treatment or services or to increase the number of youths the facility serves.
(8) "State grant" means a grant provided under the Act.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.03 - Eligibility to Apply

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A. Who. To be eligible for a State grant, the applicant shall be:
(1) A county;
(2) A municipal corporation;
(3) A for-profit organization; or
(4) A nonprofit organization.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.04 - Application

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A. In General. An application for a State grant shall be filed with the Secretary in the form the Secretary prescribes.
B. Compliance with Other Requirements. The applicant shall also comply with all requirements of:
(1) The Act;
(2) COMAR 14.24.04; and
(3) All other applicable State and federal regulations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.05 - Priority of Awards

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The priority of applicants to be awarded State grants shall be established in accordance with the comprehensive plan adopted by the Secretary under Human Services Article, §
									9-204, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.06 - Site Acquisition and Renovation

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A. Site Acquisition Only. If an applicant proposes to acquire a land site on which to construct a facility, the cost of the land is not eligible for State participation.
B. Site with Improvements-State Funds Only.
(1) Subject to §B(2) of this regulation, if an applicant proposes to acquire a site with existing improvements and will not be using any federal funds for site acquisition or renovation, total project costs, including costs applicable to the acquisition of the site and existing improvements, are eligible for State participation.
(2) At least two State-approved appraisers shall determine the value of the site and existing improvements, and State participation shall be limited to the lesser of:
(a) The average of the approved appraisals; or
(b) The actual acquisition cost.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.07 - Completion of Work

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A. In General. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, the recipient of a State grant shall complete all of the work for which the grant was authorized:
(1) In the manner approved by the Secretary; and
(2) Within 2 years after receiving the State grant for that work.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.08 - Insurance Requirements

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Any fire or extended coverage insurance payments for damages or losses shall be applied first to the State's interest in the project.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.01 - Juvenile Facilities Capital Program › Section 16.04.01.09 - Annual Financial Statement

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A. Statement Required. For each of the next 30 years after the receipt of a State grant under the Act, the facility for which the grant was made shall submit an annual certified financial statement to the Department.
B. Contents. The statement shall include, for the year covered:
(1) All personnel employed and all related salaries, remunerations, retainers, and other expenses;
(2) All other persons rendering services to the facility under contract or otherwise and all related payments, fees, retainers, and other expenses;
(3) All other expenses of the facility;
(4) A schedule of rates and fees charged for services provided by the facility and all income derived from those rates and fees;
(5) All grants, gifts, or endowments received;
(6) A statement of the days of service rendered to clients;
(7) A certified profit and loss statement and balance sheet; and
(8) Any other supplemental information that the Secretary requires.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.01 - Scope

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A. In General. This chapter applies to audits required or authorized under State Finance and Procurement Article, §
									7-404, Annotated Code of Maryland, for private-care contracts, including grants, made by the Department of Juvenile Services.
B. Additional Examinations. In addition to conducting audits under this chapter, the Secretary may also provide for periodic examinations of the accounts and records of all contractors, including grantees, receiving funds from the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.02 - Periodic Audits Required

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The Secretary shall provide for periodic audits of the accounts and records of all contractors providing care for juveniles.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.03 - Purpose and Scope of Audit

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A. In General. The audit shall determine whether funds were spent in accordance with the contract.
B. Expenditures and Revenues. The auditor shall review expenditures and revenues to determine if they are consistent with the approved budget and supported by documentation, in accordance with the contract and generally accepted accounting principles.
C. Amounts Due. The audit shall establish amounts due to or from the State by comparing budgeted, reported, and audited expenditures to revenues.
D. Basis of Final Settlement. The audit findings shall be the basis for making a final settlement of the contract.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.04 - By Whom Conducted

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A. In General. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, the Department's Audit Division shall conduct the audits required by this chapter.
B. Local Governments.
(1) Subject to §B(2) of this regulation, the Audit Division need not conduct an audit of contracts with local governments for which audits are conducted in accordance with the federal Single Audit Act, 31 U.S.C. §
											7501 et seq.
(2) If audits conducted under the Single Audit Act do not satisfy the requirements of the Department, the Audit Division shall conduct such further auditing as it considers necessary under the circumstances.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.05 - How and When Conducted

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A. How. The audits shall be conducted in accordance with:
(1) The terms of the contract; and
(2) Allowable cost guidelines of the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.06 - Audit of Subcontractor, Subgrantee

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A. Authority to Audit. The Audit Division may audit a subcontractor, including a subgrantee, when it is in the interest of the State to do so.
B. Notice to Primary Contractor. If the Department elects to audit a subcontractor, the Department shall inform the primary contractor, in writing, that the primary contractor need not audit that subcontractor as otherwise required by Regulation .10C of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.07 - Draft Audit Report

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A. Issuance. The Audit Division shall conduct an exit conference and issue a draft audit report after the exit conference.
B. Additional Information. The draft report shall reflect any additional information that:
(1) The contractor provides at the exit conference or, in accordance with §C of this regulation, after the exit conference; and
(2) The Audit Division considers relevant.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.08 - Request for Reconsideration

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A. When Authorized. The contractor may request a reconsideration of the draft audit report at any time within 30 days of the mailing of the draft report.
B. How Made. The request for reconsideration shall:
(1) Be in writing; and
(2) Specify:
(a) The amount at issue; and
(b) The reasons the contractor believes the draft report should not become final.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.09 - Reconsideration by Audit Committee

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A. In General.
(1) If a contractor files a timely request under this regulation, the request shall be considered by an audit committee.
(2) The audit committee shall consist of:
(a) The Chief of the Audit Division or the Chief's designee;
(b) The Deputy Secretary for Administration or the Deputy's designee;
(c) The Assistant Secretary for Departmental Support or the Assistant Secretary's designee; and
(d) One or more of the other assistant secretaries or their designees.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 04 - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES › Chapter 16.04.02 - Audits of Contracts and Grants › Section 16.04.02.10 - Responsibilities of Contractor

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A. Disclosure of Records. Each contractor shall provide the Audit Division, during the contractor's regular business hours, full disclosure of all accounting, financial, and other records, as requested from time to time by the Audit Division.
B. Retention of Records. Each contractor shall retain all accounts and records relating to the contract for a period of 5 years following the close of each fiscal year.
C. Audit of Subcontractors. Each contractor is responsible for auditing its subcontractors in accordance with this chapter.
D. Receipts and Expenditures. Each contractor shall maintain detailed accounting records that include all receipts and expenditures of contract funds.
E. Revenues.
(1) All revenues received in connection with the contract shall be credited to the contract program and applied to the gross allowable expenditures of the program.
(2) These revenues include:
(a) All proceeds from the provision of services, including fee collections and third-party payments;
(b) All proceeds from the sale of goods, including all goods obtained or manufactured with labor and materials paid for with contract funds; and
(c) All interest earned on deposited contract funds or proceeds.
(3) This section does not apply to:
(a) Undesignated contributions to the contractor; or
(b) Contributions designated to a specific purpose not contemplated in the contract.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.01 - General › Section 16.05.01.01 - Program Manager

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A. Required. Each facility and other program shall have:
(1) A program manager; and
(2) A duty officer, designated by the program manager to act in the program manager's absence.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.01 - General › Section 16.05.01.02 - Program Description

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A. General.
(1) Each facility and other program shall develop and maintain a written document that describes the program.
(2) The document shall include an organizational chart that groups similar functions, services, and activities into administrative subunits.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.01 - General › Section 16.05.01.03 - Staffing Plan

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A. In General. Each facility and other program shall maintain a staffing plan that, in accordance with Departmental requirements, provides a safe, humane, and caring environment.
B. Annual Review. The staffing plan shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.01 - General › Section 16.05.01.04 - Program Manual

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A. Required. Each facility and other program shall develop and maintain a manual of standard operating procedures.
B. Contents. The manual shall include a current copy of:
(1) The regulations contained in this Title 16; and
(2) All additional rules, codes of conduct, standards, policies, and procedures adopted by or for the program, consistent with law and these regulations, for its operations and maintenance.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.01 - General › Section 16.05.01.05 - Fiscal Management

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A. Manager's Responsibilities. A program manager shall:
(1) Recommend the program's operating budget in accordance with State and Departmental policies and practices;
(2) Assure that the program's expenditures are within its approved budget; and
(3) Prepare budget expenditure management reports, as required by the Secretary.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.02 - Personnel Qualifications and Recruitment › Section 16.05.02.01 - Direct-Care Staff and Specialists

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A. Definitions.
(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated.
(2) Specialist.
(a) "Specialist" means an employee assigned to a program to provide services of the sort that require specialized or advanced training in a specific field of study.
(b) "Specialist" includes:
(i) An addictions counselor;
(ii) A case manager;
(iii) A dentist;
(iv) A dietitian;
(v) A nurse;
(vi) A physician;
(vii) A psychiatrist;
(viii) A psychologist;
(ix) A recreation supervisor;
(x) A social worker; and
(xi) A teacher.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.02 - Personnel Qualifications and Recruitment › Section 16.05.02.02 - Short-Term Contracts

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The Department shall minimize the use of short-term employment contracts and shall encourage its private-sector providers to do likewise.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.03 - Training and Staff Development › Section 16.05.03.01 - In General

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All program staff shall be trained according to the standards set for the applicable position by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission under Correctional Services Article, §
									8-208, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.03 - Training and Staff Development › Section 16.05.03.02 - Continuing Education

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In addition to complying with the training standards set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission:
A. Program staff may participate in courses of study approved by the Department's Office of Professional Development; and
B. The Department shall encourage private-sector providers to offer continuing educational opportunities for their employees to enhance their professional development.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.03 - Training and Staff Development › Section 16.05.03.03 - Program Manual

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A. Employee Access. Each program shall make its manual of standard operating procedures accessible to all employees.
B. Training. All employees shall be trained in and be familiar with all of the manual's requirements, protocols, and procedures that affect their work.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.03 - Training and Staff Development › Section 16.05.03.04 - Monitoring

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A. Program to Designate Monitor. Each facility and other program shall designate an employee to monitor and keep records on staff compliance with training and education requirements.
B. Monitor's Duties. This employee shall notify the Program Manager of any employee whose training or continuing education is not up-to-date or whose credentials have expired.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.04 - Code of Conduct › Section 16.05.04.02 - Vendor Codes

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A. In General. Every private vendor or other person providing services to the Department shall adopt and enforce, as a condition of its contract, grant, or other arrangement with the Department, a code of conduct that is substantially similar to the one adopted by the Secretary under Regulation .01 of this chapter.
B. Approval by Secretary. The code of conduct shall be submitted to and approved by the Secretary before the contract, grant, or other arrangement with the Department becomes effective.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 05 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 16.05.04 - Code of Conduct › Section 16.05.04.03 - Employee Compliance

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Each employee of the Department and of any public or private program shall:
A. Comply with the code of conduct applicable to the employee; and
B. As a condition of initial employment, acknowledge in writing that the employee has read and understands the code of conduct.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of these regulations is to establish, define, and control the standard of services and activities to be used in the administration of probation and aftercare procedures available throughout the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.03 - Court Services Provided by the Department of Juvenile Services

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A. Social History Investigation.
(1) A social history investigation ordered by the court consists of a complete documentation concerning the child, the child's family, the child's environment, and other matters relevant to the disposition of the case.
(2) The case manager shall:
(a) Interview the child/family to gather information, including a check of the child's record in the appropriate Departmental database, and if information from other sources is required, obtain signed consent forms;
(b) Explain the following to the child and those family members participating:
(i) Purpose of investigation,
(ii) Legal basis for gathering information,
(iii) Confidentiality of the report,
(iv) Scope of information to be gathered,
(v) Who will receive and have access to the report,
(vi) Role of other staff who may be involved in completion of the report,
(vii) Interventions and treatment options available to the court;
(c) Prepare a social history and recommendations based on the interview record and any other available information;
(d) Secure approval signature for the social history investigation from the case manager supervisor;
(e) Submit social history investigation to the court at least 2 working days before disposition; and
(f) Complete the investigation section on the appropriate Departmental database.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.04 - Orientation Process

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Department of Juvenile Services employees shall receive, review, and assign cases to the juvenile counselor, who shall:
A. Open the case and complete the orientation process within 2 weeks of the date of disposition or within 2 weeks of the receipt of the court order.
B. Meet with the child and family (parent), guardian, or custodian as part of the orientation.
C. Schedule a second appointment if the child and family fail to appear for the first scheduled appointment.
D. Consult with the juvenile counselor supervisor, if the child and family fail to appear again, to plan the next steps, such as:
(1) Sending a registered letter;
(2) Scheduling a home visit; and
(3) Advising the court.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.05 - Individualized Service Plan-Probation

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A. Individualized Service Plan.
(1) This is a written plan which identifies the needs of the child under supervision and establishes objectives for meeting those needs.
(2) In order to accomplish the goals of the plan in §A(1) of this regulation, the juvenile counselor shall:
(a) Develop a written individualized service plan for each child on active supervision within 30 days upon the receipt of the court order.
(b) Assess and review total case information, such as court ordered conditions and the findings and recommendations of social, educational, and evaluative material, if applicable.
(c) Gather the necessary background information to develop the individualized service plan if a social history has not been completed.
(d) Obtain a signed release from the child/family to procure any additional information.
(e) Meet with the child/family to identify needs including:
(i) The child's/family's intrapersonal development, especially as this pertains to their ability to assess their situation, engage in a process of problem solving, and plan for the future;
(ii) The child's/family's interpersonal development, especially as this pertains to their ability to function adequately within socially prescribed roles, to relate to others in an acceptable manner, and to communicate effectively with others;
(iii) The child's educational/vocational development, particularly as this pertains to the child's ability to function within age-appropriate school/work environments and to work towards meeting future educational/vocational goals; and
(iv) Any other needs including emotional, intellectual, social, medical, financial, etc., particularly as these pertain to the child's/family's ability to function adequately in their community.
(f) Evaluate the child's/family's serviceable unmet needs which can be addressed with resources available.
(g) With the child/family, establish service goals along with the time frames and the responsibilities of each party. These goals shall be:
(i) Specific and attainable;
(ii) Include both short-term and long-term objectives.
(h) List on the individualized service plan the service goals, steps, time frames, and responsibilities as well as court-ordered or other special conditions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.06 - Levels of Supervision

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A. Level Determinations. The juvenile counselor and supervisor shall assess the individualized service plan. The assessment shall determine which level of supervision is to be provided in the case.
B. Levels of Supervision.
(1) Intensive Supervision. Intensive supervision consists of at least two planned monthly face-to-face contacts with the child, designed primarily to intensively supervise/monitor the child's/family's status regarding conditions and progress towards service goals. In considering whether a child shall receive intensive supervision the juvenile counselor and juvenile counselor supervisor shall consider the:
(a) Seriousness of the offense;
(b) Severity and chronicity of the problem behavior and its underlying causes, as determined by relevant data;
(c) Degree of risk or reoccurrence of the problem behavior the child presents to himself and to the community; and
(d) Nature of other services being provided to the child.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.07 - Implementation of the Individualized Service Plan

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A. To implement the individualized service plan the juvenile counselor shall:
(1) Notify the child/family of the anticipated frequency of planned contact, verbally and in writing on the individualized service plan.
(2) Sign the individualized service plan and secure the child's/family's signature. If the child or family refuse to sign, document on the form the refusal and reasons, if known.
(3) Distribute the individualized service plan to the child, family, and the case file.
(4) Set time frames for planned reassessment of the individualized service plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.08 - Reassessment of the Individualized Service Plan

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A. Planned Reassessment.
(1) The juvenile counselor shall reassess the individualized service plan of each child on active supervision at intervals of not longer than 90 days. The planned reassessment process shall evaluate the:
(a) Effectiveness of service delivery;
(b) Appropriateness of the service goals;
(c) Child's adherence to court-ordered conditions; and
(d) Child's progress towards service goals.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.09 - Purchase of Services

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A. The placement review team shall assess the need for specialized services through the use of the individualized service plan.
B. If the placement review team decides to use Purchase of Service Funds, the juvenile counselor shall:
(1) Review the following data, which include:
(a) The family's financial resources,
(b) Insurance benefits to which the child might be entitled,
(c) Any public or private resources which might be available to help provide the service;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.10 - Purchase of Care

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A. Decisions to use these funds are to be made by the placement review team. When Purchase of Care is approved the team shall assess the need for placement through the use of the individualized service plan by:
(1) Reviewing and considering possible vendors;
(2) Determining the appropriate use of funds.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.11 - Recommending Institutionalization

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A. The criteria to be used by the juvenile counselor and the juvenile counselor supervisor in recommending institutionalization for a particular child are the:
(1) Nature of the child's act or violation;
(2) Severity of the offense;
(3) Chronicity of the behavior;
(4) Impact of the act on the victim/community; and
(5) Child's amenability to treatment.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.12 - Individualized Service Plan-Institution

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A. Time Frame. The individualized service plan shall be:
(1) Developed by the institutional juvenile counselor; and
(2) Done in conjunction with the aftercare counselor within 30 days of the child's commitment.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.13 - Transfer Cases

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A. Interregion Courtesy Supervision.
(1) The sending juvenile counselor shall:
(a) Discuss the case with the juvenile counselor supervisor as to the appropriateness of the transfer for courtesy supervision;
(b) Prepare the case for transfer consistent with procedures outlined in the planned assessment of the individualized service plan;
(c) Prepare a summary of adjustment memorandum for courtesy supervision;
(d) Complete the disposition and supervision sections on appropriate ASSIST forms; and
(e) Review the case record and provide copies of pertinent information, including the original information and the original assignment order and draft cover letter, to all interested parties.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.01 - Probation and Aftercare Services and Procedures › Section 16.16.01.14 - Case Termination

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A. Basis for Termination.
(1) Termination is usually recommended when the child has:
(a) Abided by all the required conditions;
(b) Met the service goals;
(c) Demonstrated the ability to function in the community without supervision; and
(d) Reached the point where continued supervision and services does not produce any additional benefits.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.02 - Screening and Assessment for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Mental Retardation › Section 16.16.02.01 - Scope

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This chapter governs the requirements for a Department of Juvenile Justice intake officer to disseminate information regarding screening and assessment for mental health, substance abuse, and mental retardation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.02 - Screening and Assessment for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Mental Retardation › Section 16.16.02.02 - Referral for Screening

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A. Upon receipt of a complaint concerning a child, and in no event not later than 25 days after receipt of a complaint, an intake officer shall:
(1) Discuss with the child and the child's parent or guardian information regarding a screening for:
(a) Mental illness;
(b) Substance abuse; or
(c) Mental retardation;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.02 - Screening and Assessment for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Mental Retardation › Section 16.16.02.03 - Screening and Assessment

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A. The screening and assessment authorized by this chapter shall be conducted by an individual who:
(1) Has been selected by the child's parent or guardian;
(2) Has been approved, as appropriate, by the State public mental health system or the child's health insurance carrier, if any; and
(3) Is:
(a) A qualified health, mental health, or substance abuse professional; or
(b) Staff trained by a qualified health, mental health, or substance abuse professional.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.02 - Screening and Assessment for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Mental Retardation › Section 16.16.02.04 - Confidentiality

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A. Information received by the Department of Juvenile Justice or the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene relating to a specific screening or assessment for mental health, substance abuse, or mental retardation conducted under this chapter is confidential and may not be disclosed to any person.
B. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene may make public non-identifying information concerning screenings or assessments for mental health, substance abuse, or mental retardation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 16 - FIELD SERVICES › Chapter 16.16.02 - Screening and Assessment for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Mental Retardation › Section 16.16.02.05 - Amendments to Regulations

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This chapter may not be amended unless the amendment is approved by both the Secretary of Juvenile Justice and the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 17 - COMMUNITY NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICES › Chapter 16.17.01 - Youth Services Bureau › Section 16.17.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Core services" means only the following:
(a) Individual, family, and group counseling;
(b) Referral and information services;
(c) Crisis intervention including activities relating to youth suicide prevention;
(d) Substance abuse assessment and referral services; and
(e) Informal counseling.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES › Subtitle 17 - COMMUNITY NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICES › Chapter 16.17.01 - Youth Services Bureau › Section 16.17.01.03 - Program Requirements

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A. General Services. Each bureau shall:
(1) Provide all core services and, in accordance with particular community needs, other services;
(2) Serve a specific catchment area, in which the bureau shall be located and which may be realigned with approval from the Department;
(3) Provide services at convenient hours in a manner which is accessible to the community;
(4) Promote community awareness of the bureau's services; and
(5) Make use of existing public and private services in their communities by making referrals to those services which are available and appropriate.