Washington Administrative Code

If there is reasonable cause to believe that sexual intercourse or sexual contact between a JRA employee and a JRA youth has occurred, the secretary must immediately remove the JRA employee from access to JRA youth, and follow reporting requirements in chapter 26.44 RCW, Reportin…

If the preponderance of the evidence finds that sexual intercourse or sexual contact between a JRA employee and a JRA youth has occurred, or upon a guilty plea or conviction for any crime specified in chapter 9A.44 RCW when the victim was an offender, the secretary must immediate…

The secretary requires the individual contractor, or employee of a contractor, when there is reasonable cause to believe the contractor or employee of the contractor had sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a JR youth, to be immediately removed from access to any JR youth, a…

(1) If there is a preponderance of evidence that sexual intercourse or sexual contact between a JR contractor and a JR youth occurred, the secretary must inform the contractor that the individual employee is disqualified from employment with a contractor in any position with acce…

DSHS will not take any action against a person who is employed or contracted by JRA who has sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a JRA youth and it is found to have been against the employed or contracted person's will.[WSR 19-14-079, recodified as § 110-700-0050, filed 7/1/…

"Administration" means activities and costs necessary for management and support of a consolidated juvenile services program."Application" means the document requesting state funds for specific projects under the consolidated juvenile services program."Community input" means info…

(1) Request to participate.A request by a county or group of counties to participate under this chapter must include a signed resolution or letter of intent submitted to the regional administrator by the executive body expressing intent to participate. The request must include a …

(1) Access to services and use of existing community resources. Program administrators must ensure all juveniles participating in the program have access to appropriate services, activities, and opportunities.(2) All juveniles served by projects covered under this chapter must be…

The organizational structure of the program is the prerogative of the juvenile court participating under this chapter and must not be dictated by these standards.[WSR 19-14-079, recodified as § 110-710-0020, filed 7/1/19, effective 7/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 13.06.030. WSR …

(1) Administrators and supervisors are responsible for the implementation of the program and the accomplishment of stated activities and outcomes.(2) Administrators or supervisors must meet at least annually with the regional administrator to review progress toward the achievemen…

(1) It is the responsibility of the administrator to submit monthly reports, annual narrative reports, corrective action plans and reports, and other reports as specified in the division's application, budget, and monitoring instructions to the regional administrator.(2) The regi…

Funding constraints.(1) Funds for programs covered by this chapter must be utilized for the achievement of the outcomes stated for each project.(2) Failure on the part of any project to perform in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may result in the termination or red…

The juvenile court may request in writing to the director a waiver of the specific requirements of this chapter when the imposition of such requirements can be shown to be detrimental or impractical to overall program operations. The director must consider each waiver request ind…

As used in this chapter:"Community facility" means a group care facility operated for the care of juveniles committed to the department under RCW 13.40.185. A county detention facility that houses juveniles committed to the department under RCW 13.40.185 pursuant to an interagenc…

(1) Risk assessment and treatment needs must be the basis of placement decisions involving juveniles.(2) JRA must ensure juveniles are assessed to determine appropriate placement and treatment programming. Ongoing risk and needs assessment must occur during a juvenile's commitmen…

(1) There are four JRA security classifications:(a) Maximum;(b) Medium;(c) Institutional minimum; and(d) Minimum.(2) A juvenile’s initial security classification is determined using the initial security classification assessment. A juvenile’s security classification may be change…

(1) A maximum security classification must be assigned to a juvenile if:(a) Indicated by the initial security classification assessment; or(b) Following the initial security classification, it is determined the juvenile:(i) Does not meet the community placement eligibility requir…

(1) A medium security classification must be assigned to a juvenile if:(a) Indicated by the initial security classification assessment; or(b) Following the initial security classification, it is determined the juvenile:(i) Does not meet the community placement eligibility require…

(1) An institutional minimum classification must be assigned to a juvenile if:(a) Indicated by the initial security classification assessment;(b) Indicated by the community placement eligibility requirements unless a recent incident indicates the juvenile no longer meets these re…

(1) The provisions of WAC 110-730-0050 also apply to a juvenile classified as minimum security, except the juvenile must reside in a community facility, residential treatment and care program, or a community commitment program facility (CCP) rather than in an institution.(2) Juve…

Certain placement restrictions apply to community facilities and residential treatment and care programs that are commonly used by and under the jurisdiction of both JRA and the children's administration.(1) When juveniles under commitment to JRA are assessed as a high to moderat…

(1) Serious violations by a juvenile include:(a) Escape or attempted escape;(b) Violence toward others with intent to harm and/or resulting in significant bodily injury;(c) Involvement in or conviction of a criminal offense under investigation by law enforcement or awaiting adjud…

(1) All serious violations and violations listed in WAC 388-730-0070(2) must be documented in an incident report. The incident report must include:(a) Circumstances leading up to the violation(s);(b) A description of the violation;(c) Response by staff;(d) Response by the juvenil…

(1) Whenever a service provider contracts with the JRA to operate a community facility or residential treatment and care program, the contracted service provider must report any known violation as required in WAC 388-730-0080.(2) If the contracted service provider fails to report…

"Department" means the department of children, youth, and families."Active parole" means all time served by a JR youth under JR parole supervision except that time during which the offender is:(a) Under a JR warrant;(b) Held in detention within or outside the state of Washington …

(1) A juvenile parole officer:(a) Must issue a parole arrest warrant when the juvenile parole officer has reason to believe a juvenile parolee possessed a firearm or used a deadly weapon during the parole period; or(b) May issue a parole arrest warrant when the juvenile parole of…

(1) The juvenile parole officer:(a) Must initiate a parole revocation petition if the juvenile parole officer has reason to believe the juvenile parolee possessed a firearm or used a deadly weapon during the parole period; or(b) May initiate a parole revocation petition if the ju…

(1) After the petition is filed a parole revocation hearing must be held to determine whether the alleged parole violation occurred unless the juvenile parolee waives their right to a parole revocation hearing. If the juvenile parolee is held in detention as described under WAC 1…

(1) Mandatory confinement.A JR youth must be confined for a minimum of 30 days for possession of a firearm or use of a deadly weapon while on parole, per RCW 13.40.210 (4)(c).(2) Confinement for up to 30 days.A JR youth may be confined for a period not to exceed 30 days for viola…

WAC 110-745-0020 through 110-745-0060 apply only to transfers pursuant to RCW 13.40.280.[Statutory Authority: RCW 13.40.280 and 72.01.410. WSR 23-17-160, § 110-745-0010, filed 8/23/23, effective 9/23/23.]

(1) Individuals in the custody of the department being considered for transfer to DOC must be notified in writing at least seven calendar days in advance of the review board hearing convened to consider the matter.(2) The written notification must include the reasons the transfer…

The review board will be composed of the assistant secretary of juvenile rehabilitation division (JRD) or designee who will serve as the chairperson, and two JRD administrators appointed by the chairperson. The chairperson may also appoint up to three members of the department's …

(1) Attendance at a review board hearing will be limited to parties directly concerned.(2) The chairperson may exclude unauthorized persons unless the parties agree to their presence.(3) Parties will have the right to present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and make recommenda…

(1) The review board must consider all evidence presented at the hearing by assessing the relevance, credibility, and usefulness of the evidence.(2) At the conclusion of the hearing, the review board will consider all evidence presented and decide whether continued placement of t…

The review board will prepare a written record of the decision and reasons no later than seven calendar days after the hearing, unless extended by the secretary.[Statutory Authority: RCW 13.40.280 and 72.01.410. WSR 23-17-160, § 110-745-0060, filed 8/23/23, effective 9/23/23. WSR…

The following words and phrases shall have the following meaning when used in these regulations regarding the interpretation of regulations for the reimbursement from impacts caused by criminal behavior of state institutional residents:"Department" means the department of social …

The secretary shall make reimbursement to the extent funds are available. Reimbursement shall be strictly limited to political subdivisions in which state institutions, as defined in WAC 388-750-030, are located. Only incremental costs directly, specifically, and exclusively asso…

Reimbursement shall be limited to the following city, town, and county governments impacted by the offenses from residents committed to institutions listed in this section.InstitutionCities/County(1) Echo Glen Children's CenterSnoqualmie/King(2) Green Hill Training SchoolChehalis…

The department shall limit reimbursement to the specific political subdivisions listed in WAC 388-750-030. The maximum reimbursement rates shall be twenty-three dollars and ninety-six cents per hour. These reimbursement rates may be exceeded only in the event that an exception is…

The department shall reimburse claims, at the rate set forth in WAC 388-750-040, for pretrial investigations of crimes committed inside or outside institutions, to the political subdivision courts in WAC 388-750-040. If, after investigation, criminal charges are filed, the depart…

(1) The department shall limit judicial costs strictly to cases involving inmates of institutions listed in WAC 388-750-030 and the listed subdivision in which they reside. Reimbursement shall be limited to judges, court reporters, transcript typing, and witness and jury fees.(2)…

The department shall limit jail facility cost reimbursement strictly to incremental costs as defined in WAC 388-750-010. Requests for reimbursement shall be fully documented and shall include the resident's name and all appropriate admission and release dates. Limit reimbursement…

Requests for reimbursement should be made on the standard Washington State Invoice Voucher, Form A19, with supporting documentation attached. All claims may be subject to periodic audits at the discretion of the secretary, per WAC 388-750-110.(1) All requests for reimbursement un…

The secretary, of the department, may allow exceptions to these rules.[WSR 19-14-079, recodified as § 110-750-0090, filed 7/1/19, effective 7/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.72.040. WSR 00-23-061, § 388-750-090, filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.]

Claims submitted according to this chapter may only be for costs incurred for appropriate actions, as defined in this chapter, taken by criminal justice agencies on or after August 30, 1979.[WSR 19-14-079, recodified as § 110-750-0100, filed 7/1/19, effective 7/1/19. Statutory Au…

The department has the right to audit any or all claims.[WSR 19-14-079, recodified as § 110-750-0110, filed 7/1/19, effective 7/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.72.040. WSR 00-23-061, § 388-750-110, filed 11/14/00, effective 12/15/00.]

The legal authorities for the program are:(1) Chapter 74.13A RCW;(2) 42 U.S.C. Sec. 671-675;(3) 45 C.F.R. Sec. 1356; and(4) The U.S. department of health and human services (DHHS) policy guidelines for states to use in determining a child's eligibility for Title IV-E adoption ass…

The adoption support program encourages the adoption of special needs children in the legal custody of public or private nonprofit child care agencies who would not be adopted if support for the child was not available.[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-80-0020, filed 6/29/18, e…

The following definitions apply to this chapter:"Adoption" means the granting of an adoption decree consistent with chapter 26.33 RCW."Adoption support agreement" means a written contract between the adoptive parents and the department that identifies the specific benefits availa…

For a child to be eligible for participation in the adoption support program, the child must:(1) Be less than eighteen years old when the department and the adoptive parents sign the adoption support agreement and at the time the adoption is finalized;(2) Be legally free for adop…