TITLE 20: CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER h: MISCELLANEOUS STANDARDS
PART 801 SECURE RESIDENTIAL YOUTH CARE FACILITIES
SECTION 801.630 YOUTH RIGHTS


 

Section 801.630  Youth Rights

 

a)         Access to Courts

Youth shall have reasonable access to the courts pursuant to federal or State law.

 

b)         Access to Counsel

Youth shall be permitted reasonable access to counsel.  The facility shall assist youth in making confidential contact with attorneys and their authorized representatives, as needed.  Such contact shall include, but not be limited to, telephone communications, uncensored correspondence, and visits.

 

c)         Access to Programs and Services

 

1)         Youth shall not be subjected to discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

 

2)         Programs and services shall be accessible to youth with disabilities who are confined in the facility.