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ID S1003

Bill

Status

Passed

2/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 20-518, Idaho Code, to revise minimum standards for juvenile detention facilities.

  • Allows juveniles treated as adult offenders to be housed in juvenile detention centers without sight and sound separation if detention administration determines safety is not at risk.

  • Requires juvenile detention facilities to provide supervision, three meals daily, access to reading materials, and family visiting programs of at least two hours per week.

  • Requires juvenile detention facilities to comply with standards in IDAPA 05.01.02 and IDAPA 11.11.02.

  • Exempts individuals who turn 18 years old before or during detention from juvenile detention standards and requires their transfer to county jail.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to the Juvenile Corrections Act to revise the standards for the detention of juveniles.

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ACT

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 7 Effective: 07/01/11

2/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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