CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2417Introduced by Assembly Member TingFebruary 17, 2022 An act to amend Sections 224.70, 224.71, 224.72, 224.73, and 224.74 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2417, as introduced, Ting. Juveniles: Youth Bill of Rights.Existing law, commencing July 1, 2021, establishes the Office of Youth and Community Restoration in the California Health and Human Services Agency to, among other things, identify policy recommendations for improved outcomes and integrated programs and services to best support delinquent youth and identify and disseminate best practices to help inform rehabilitative and restorative youth practices. Existing law requires the office to have an ombudsperson and specifies the duties of the ombudsperson. Existing law requires the Division of Juvenile Justice to close on June 30, 2023, and provides for the transition of youth who are currently housed within a Division of Juvenile Justice facility to the care and custody of counties. Existing law further requires that, beginning July 1, 2021, counties are generally responsible for all youth adjudged wards of the court.Existing law establishes the Youth Bill of Rights, which includes the right to live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation, to contact attorneys, ombudspersons, and other advocates regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to receive a quality education. Under existing law, the Youth Bill of Rights applies to youth confined in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Justice in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This bill would make the Youth Bill of Rights applicable to youth confined in any juvenile justice facility. The bill would further require, as part of the Youth Bill of Rights, that youth have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education and programs and access to information regarding parental rights, among other things. The bill would require the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with other specified parties, to develop standardized information explaining these rights no later than July 1, 2023.Existing law requires facilities under the Division of Juvenile Justice to provide care, placement, and services to youth in their custody without discriminating on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. Existing law requires the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities to investigate complaints related to the care, placement, or services, within juvenile facilities, and compile and make available data regarding these complaints, as specified.The bill would additionally prohibit discrimination against youth on the basis of gender expression or immigration status. The bill would require the data regarding the number of complaints to be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. The bill would make related and conforming changes and update cross-references to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration. To the extent that this bill would impose a higher level of service on local facilities, it would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 224.70 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.70. For the purposes of this article:(a)Committed means placed in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities pursuant to a court order, independent of, or in connection with, other sentencing alternatives.(b)Detained means held in secure confinement in a juvenile facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. (c)(a) Extended family member means any adult related to the youth by blood, adoption, or marriage, and any adult who has an established familial or mentoring relationship with the youth, including, but not limited to, godparents, clergy, teachers, neighbors, and family friends.(d)Facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities(b) Juvenile justice facility means a place of confinement that is operated by, or contracted for, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county probation department or juvenile court for the purpose of the detention or commitment confinement of youth who are taken into custody and alleged to be within the description of Section 601 or 602 or who are adjudged to be a ward of the court.(e)(c) Youth means any person detained in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. juvenile justice facility.SEC. 2. Section 224.71 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.71. It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights:(a) To live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation treatment, positive youth development, and healing and where they are treated with dignity and respect.(b) To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse, or corporal punishment.(c) To receive adequate and healthy food and water, meals and snacks, clean water at any time, timely access to toilets, access to daily showers, sufficient personal hygiene items, clean bedding, and clean clothing that is adequate and clean. in good repair, including clean undergarments on a daily basis, and new underwear that fits. Clothing, grooming, and hygiene products shall be adequate and respect the childs culture, ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.(d) To receive adequate and appropriate adequate, appropriate, and timely medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services. services provided by qualified professionals and consistent with current professional standards of care.(e) To refuse the administration of psychotropic and other medications consistent with applicable law or unless immediately necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious bodily harm.(f) To not be searched for the purpose of harassment or humiliation or as humiliation, a form of discipline or punishment. punishment, or to verify the youths gender. To searches that preserve the privacy and dignity of the person and to have access to a written search policy at any time, including the policy on who may perform searches.(g) To maintain frequent and continuing contact with parents, guardians, siblings, children, and extended family members, through visits, telephone calls, and mail. Youth may be provided with access to computer technology and the internet for maintaining relationships with family as an alternative, but not as a replacement for, in-person visiting.(h) To make and receive confidential telephone calls, send and receive confidential mail, and have confidential visits with attorneys and their authorized representatives, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsman of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, holders of public office, state and federal court personnel, and legal service organizations.(i) To have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, housing, care, treatment, and benefits, and to not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, language, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.(j) To have regular opportunity daily opportunities for age-appropriate physical exercise and recreation, including time spent outdoors. outdoors and access to leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment.(k) To contact attorneys, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, and representatives of state or local agencies, regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to be free from retaliation for making these contacts or complaints.(l) To exercise the religious or spiritual practice of their choice and to participate in or refuse to participate in religious services and activities of their choice. activities.(m) To not be deprived of any of the following as a disciplinary measure: food, contact with parents, guardians, family, or attorneys, sleep, exercise, education, bedding, clothing, access to religious services, a daily shower, a drinking fountain, clean water, a toilet, hygiene products, medical services, reading material, or the right to send and receive mail. mail; to not be subject to room confinement as a disciplinary measure; to access written disciplinary policies, including the right to be informed of accusations against them, have an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and testimony, and their right to appeal disciplinary decisions.(n) To receive a rigorous, quality education that complies with state law, and the abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and postsecondary education; to attend age-appropriate appropriate level school classes and vocational training, training; to have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education courses and programs; to have access to computer technology and the internet for the purposes of education and to continue to receive educational services while on disciplinary or medical status. status; and to have access to information about the educational options available to youth.(o) To information about their rights as parents, including available parental support, reunification advocacy, and opportunities to maintain or develop a connection with their children; to access educational information or programming about pregnancy, infant care, parenting, and breast-feeding, and childhood development; to proper prenatal care, diet, vitamins, nutrition, and medical treatment; to counseling for pregnant and post partum youth; to not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body while pregnant or in recovery after delivery; to not be restrained during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery unless deemed necessary for their safety and security, and to have restraints removed when a medical professional determines removal is medically necessary; and to access written policies about pregnant, post partum, and lactating youth. (o)(p) To attend all court hearings pertaining to them.(p)(q) To have counsel and a prompt probable cause hearing when detained on probation or parole violations.(q)(r) To make at least two free telephone calls within an hour after initially being placed in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities following an arrest.SEC. 3. Section 224.72 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.72. (a) Every juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall provide each youth who is placed in the facility with an age and developmentally appropriate orientation that includes an explanation and a copy of the rights and responsibilities of the youth, as specified in Section 224.71, and that addresses the youths questions and concerns.(b) Each juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall post a listing of the rights provided by Section 224.71 in a conspicuous location. location, including classrooms and living units. The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall design posters and provide the posters to each Division of Juvenile Facilities facility juvenile justice facility operator subject to this subdivision. These posters shall include the toll-free telephone number of the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(c) Consistent with Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 7290) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, on or before July 1, 2010, 2023, the division Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall ensure the listing of rights and posters described in this section are translated into Spanish and other languages as determined necessary by the division. and distribute to each juvenile justice facility operator.(d) A copy of the rights of the youth shall be included in orientation packets provided to parents or guardians of wards. Copies of the rights of youth in English, Spanish, and other languages shall also be made available in the visiting areas of division juvenile justice facilities and, upon request, to parents or guardians.SEC. 4. Section 224.73 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.73. All juvenile justice facilities of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall ensure the safety and dignity of all youth in their care and shall provide care, placement, and services to youth without discriminating not discriminate against any youth on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.SEC. 5. Section 224.74 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.74. (a) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall do all of the following: Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall do all of the following:(1) Disseminate information on the rights of children and youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, confined in juvenile justice facilities, as provided in Section 224.71, and the services provided by the office. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(2) Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, related to their care, placement, or services, confined in juvenile justice facilities or in the alternative, refer appropriate complaints to another agency for investigation.(3) Notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or the decision to refer the complaint to another agency within 15 days of receiving the complaint. If the office declines to investigate a complaint, the office shall notify the complainant of the reason for this decision.(4) Update the complainant on the progress of the investigation and notify the complainant in writing of the final outcome, steps taken during the investigation, basis for the decision, and any action to be taken as a result of the complaint.(5) Document the number, source, origin, location, and nature of complaints.(6) Provide a toll-free telephone number for the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(7) Compile and make available to the Legislature and the public all data collected over the course of the year, including, but not limited to, the number of contacts to the toll-free telephone number, the number of complaints made, the number of investigations performed by the office, the number of referrals made, made and to whom, the issues complained about, the number of sustained complaints, the actions taken as a result of sustained complaints, and the number of unresolved complaints, including the reasons the complaints could not be resolved. resolved, and the time taken to resolve or determine that the complaint could not be resolved. All data shall be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.(b) (1) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with youth, youth advocate and support groups, and groups representing children, families, childrens facilities, and other interested parties, shall develop, no later than July 1, 2008, 2023, standardized information explaining the rights specified in Section 224.71. The information developed shall be age-appropriate.(2) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and other interested parties may use the information developed in paragraph (1) in carrying out their responsibilities to inform youth of their rights provided under Section 224.71.SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2417Introduced by Assembly Member TingFebruary 17, 2022 An act to amend Sections 224.70, 224.71, 224.72, 224.73, and 224.74 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2417, as introduced, Ting. Juveniles: Youth Bill of Rights.Existing law, commencing July 1, 2021, establishes the Office of Youth and Community Restoration in the California Health and Human Services Agency to, among other things, identify policy recommendations for improved outcomes and integrated programs and services to best support delinquent youth and identify and disseminate best practices to help inform rehabilitative and restorative youth practices. Existing law requires the office to have an ombudsperson and specifies the duties of the ombudsperson. Existing law requires the Division of Juvenile Justice to close on June 30, 2023, and provides for the transition of youth who are currently housed within a Division of Juvenile Justice facility to the care and custody of counties. Existing law further requires that, beginning July 1, 2021, counties are generally responsible for all youth adjudged wards of the court.Existing law establishes the Youth Bill of Rights, which includes the right to live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation, to contact attorneys, ombudspersons, and other advocates regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to receive a quality education. Under existing law, the Youth Bill of Rights applies to youth confined in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Justice in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This bill would make the Youth Bill of Rights applicable to youth confined in any juvenile justice facility. The bill would further require, as part of the Youth Bill of Rights, that youth have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education and programs and access to information regarding parental rights, among other things. The bill would require the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with other specified parties, to develop standardized information explaining these rights no later than July 1, 2023.Existing law requires facilities under the Division of Juvenile Justice to provide care, placement, and services to youth in their custody without discriminating on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. Existing law requires the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities to investigate complaints related to the care, placement, or services, within juvenile facilities, and compile and make available data regarding these complaints, as specified.The bill would additionally prohibit discrimination against youth on the basis of gender expression or immigration status. The bill would require the data regarding the number of complaints to be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. The bill would make related and conforming changes and update cross-references to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration. To the extent that this bill would impose a higher level of service on local facilities, it would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2417
Introduced by Assembly Member TingFebruary 17, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Ting
February 17, 2022
An act to amend Sections 224.70, 224.71, 224.72, 224.73, and 224.74 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2417, as introduced, Ting. Juveniles: Youth Bill of Rights.
Existing law, commencing July 1, 2021, establishes the Office of Youth and Community Restoration in the California Health and Human Services Agency to, among other things, identify policy recommendations for improved outcomes and integrated programs and services to best support delinquent youth and identify and disseminate best practices to help inform rehabilitative and restorative youth practices. Existing law requires the office to have an ombudsperson and specifies the duties of the ombudsperson. Existing law requires the Division of Juvenile Justice to close on June 30, 2023, and provides for the transition of youth who are currently housed within a Division of Juvenile Justice facility to the care and custody of counties. Existing law further requires that, beginning July 1, 2021, counties are generally responsible for all youth adjudged wards of the court.Existing law establishes the Youth Bill of Rights, which includes the right to live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation, to contact attorneys, ombudspersons, and other advocates regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to receive a quality education. Under existing law, the Youth Bill of Rights applies to youth confined in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Justice in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This bill would make the Youth Bill of Rights applicable to youth confined in any juvenile justice facility. The bill would further require, as part of the Youth Bill of Rights, that youth have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education and programs and access to information regarding parental rights, among other things. The bill would require the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with other specified parties, to develop standardized information explaining these rights no later than July 1, 2023.Existing law requires facilities under the Division of Juvenile Justice to provide care, placement, and services to youth in their custody without discriminating on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. Existing law requires the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities to investigate complaints related to the care, placement, or services, within juvenile facilities, and compile and make available data regarding these complaints, as specified.The bill would additionally prohibit discrimination against youth on the basis of gender expression or immigration status. The bill would require the data regarding the number of complaints to be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. The bill would make related and conforming changes and update cross-references to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration. To the extent that this bill would impose a higher level of service on local facilities, it would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law, commencing July 1, 2021, establishes the Office of Youth and Community Restoration in the California Health and Human Services Agency to, among other things, identify policy recommendations for improved outcomes and integrated programs and services to best support delinquent youth and identify and disseminate best practices to help inform rehabilitative and restorative youth practices. Existing law requires the office to have an ombudsperson and specifies the duties of the ombudsperson. Existing law requires the Division of Juvenile Justice to close on June 30, 2023, and provides for the transition of youth who are currently housed within a Division of Juvenile Justice facility to the care and custody of counties. Existing law further requires that, beginning July 1, 2021, counties are generally responsible for all youth adjudged wards of the court.
Existing law establishes the Youth Bill of Rights, which includes the right to live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation, to contact attorneys, ombudspersons, and other advocates regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to receive a quality education. Under existing law, the Youth Bill of Rights applies to youth confined in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Justice in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
This bill would make the Youth Bill of Rights applicable to youth confined in any juvenile justice facility. The bill would further require, as part of the Youth Bill of Rights, that youth have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education and programs and access to information regarding parental rights, among other things. The bill would require the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with other specified parties, to develop standardized information explaining these rights no later than July 1, 2023.
Existing law requires facilities under the Division of Juvenile Justice to provide care, placement, and services to youth in their custody without discriminating on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. Existing law requires the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities to investigate complaints related to the care, placement, or services, within juvenile facilities, and compile and make available data regarding these complaints, as specified.
The bill would additionally prohibit discrimination against youth on the basis of gender expression or immigration status. The bill would require the data regarding the number of complaints to be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. The bill would make related and conforming changes and update cross-references to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration. To the extent that this bill would impose a higher level of service on local facilities, it would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 224.70 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.70. For the purposes of this article:(a)Committed means placed in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities pursuant to a court order, independent of, or in connection with, other sentencing alternatives.(b)Detained means held in secure confinement in a juvenile facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. (c)(a) Extended family member means any adult related to the youth by blood, adoption, or marriage, and any adult who has an established familial or mentoring relationship with the youth, including, but not limited to, godparents, clergy, teachers, neighbors, and family friends.(d)Facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities(b) Juvenile justice facility means a place of confinement that is operated by, or contracted for, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county probation department or juvenile court for the purpose of the detention or commitment confinement of youth who are taken into custody and alleged to be within the description of Section 601 or 602 or who are adjudged to be a ward of the court.(e)(c) Youth means any person detained in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. juvenile justice facility.SEC. 2. Section 224.71 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.71. It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights:(a) To live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation treatment, positive youth development, and healing and where they are treated with dignity and respect.(b) To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse, or corporal punishment.(c) To receive adequate and healthy food and water, meals and snacks, clean water at any time, timely access to toilets, access to daily showers, sufficient personal hygiene items, clean bedding, and clean clothing that is adequate and clean. in good repair, including clean undergarments on a daily basis, and new underwear that fits. Clothing, grooming, and hygiene products shall be adequate and respect the childs culture, ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.(d) To receive adequate and appropriate adequate, appropriate, and timely medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services. services provided by qualified professionals and consistent with current professional standards of care.(e) To refuse the administration of psychotropic and other medications consistent with applicable law or unless immediately necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious bodily harm.(f) To not be searched for the purpose of harassment or humiliation or as humiliation, a form of discipline or punishment. punishment, or to verify the youths gender. To searches that preserve the privacy and dignity of the person and to have access to a written search policy at any time, including the policy on who may perform searches.(g) To maintain frequent and continuing contact with parents, guardians, siblings, children, and extended family members, through visits, telephone calls, and mail. Youth may be provided with access to computer technology and the internet for maintaining relationships with family as an alternative, but not as a replacement for, in-person visiting.(h) To make and receive confidential telephone calls, send and receive confidential mail, and have confidential visits with attorneys and their authorized representatives, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsman of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, holders of public office, state and federal court personnel, and legal service organizations.(i) To have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, housing, care, treatment, and benefits, and to not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, language, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.(j) To have regular opportunity daily opportunities for age-appropriate physical exercise and recreation, including time spent outdoors. outdoors and access to leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment.(k) To contact attorneys, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, and representatives of state or local agencies, regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to be free from retaliation for making these contacts or complaints.(l) To exercise the religious or spiritual practice of their choice and to participate in or refuse to participate in religious services and activities of their choice. activities.(m) To not be deprived of any of the following as a disciplinary measure: food, contact with parents, guardians, family, or attorneys, sleep, exercise, education, bedding, clothing, access to religious services, a daily shower, a drinking fountain, clean water, a toilet, hygiene products, medical services, reading material, or the right to send and receive mail. mail; to not be subject to room confinement as a disciplinary measure; to access written disciplinary policies, including the right to be informed of accusations against them, have an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and testimony, and their right to appeal disciplinary decisions.(n) To receive a rigorous, quality education that complies with state law, and the abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and postsecondary education; to attend age-appropriate appropriate level school classes and vocational training, training; to have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education courses and programs; to have access to computer technology and the internet for the purposes of education and to continue to receive educational services while on disciplinary or medical status. status; and to have access to information about the educational options available to youth.(o) To information about their rights as parents, including available parental support, reunification advocacy, and opportunities to maintain or develop a connection with their children; to access educational information or programming about pregnancy, infant care, parenting, and breast-feeding, and childhood development; to proper prenatal care, diet, vitamins, nutrition, and medical treatment; to counseling for pregnant and post partum youth; to not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body while pregnant or in recovery after delivery; to not be restrained during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery unless deemed necessary for their safety and security, and to have restraints removed when a medical professional determines removal is medically necessary; and to access written policies about pregnant, post partum, and lactating youth. (o)(p) To attend all court hearings pertaining to them.(p)(q) To have counsel and a prompt probable cause hearing when detained on probation or parole violations.(q)(r) To make at least two free telephone calls within an hour after initially being placed in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities following an arrest.SEC. 3. Section 224.72 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.72. (a) Every juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall provide each youth who is placed in the facility with an age and developmentally appropriate orientation that includes an explanation and a copy of the rights and responsibilities of the youth, as specified in Section 224.71, and that addresses the youths questions and concerns.(b) Each juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall post a listing of the rights provided by Section 224.71 in a conspicuous location. location, including classrooms and living units. The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall design posters and provide the posters to each Division of Juvenile Facilities facility juvenile justice facility operator subject to this subdivision. These posters shall include the toll-free telephone number of the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(c) Consistent with Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 7290) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, on or before July 1, 2010, 2023, the division Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall ensure the listing of rights and posters described in this section are translated into Spanish and other languages as determined necessary by the division. and distribute to each juvenile justice facility operator.(d) A copy of the rights of the youth shall be included in orientation packets provided to parents or guardians of wards. Copies of the rights of youth in English, Spanish, and other languages shall also be made available in the visiting areas of division juvenile justice facilities and, upon request, to parents or guardians.SEC. 4. Section 224.73 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.73. All juvenile justice facilities of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall ensure the safety and dignity of all youth in their care and shall provide care, placement, and services to youth without discriminating not discriminate against any youth on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.SEC. 5. Section 224.74 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.74. (a) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall do all of the following: Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall do all of the following:(1) Disseminate information on the rights of children and youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, confined in juvenile justice facilities, as provided in Section 224.71, and the services provided by the office. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(2) Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, related to their care, placement, or services, confined in juvenile justice facilities or in the alternative, refer appropriate complaints to another agency for investigation.(3) Notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or the decision to refer the complaint to another agency within 15 days of receiving the complaint. If the office declines to investigate a complaint, the office shall notify the complainant of the reason for this decision.(4) Update the complainant on the progress of the investigation and notify the complainant in writing of the final outcome, steps taken during the investigation, basis for the decision, and any action to be taken as a result of the complaint.(5) Document the number, source, origin, location, and nature of complaints.(6) Provide a toll-free telephone number for the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(7) Compile and make available to the Legislature and the public all data collected over the course of the year, including, but not limited to, the number of contacts to the toll-free telephone number, the number of complaints made, the number of investigations performed by the office, the number of referrals made, made and to whom, the issues complained about, the number of sustained complaints, the actions taken as a result of sustained complaints, and the number of unresolved complaints, including the reasons the complaints could not be resolved. resolved, and the time taken to resolve or determine that the complaint could not be resolved. All data shall be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.(b) (1) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with youth, youth advocate and support groups, and groups representing children, families, childrens facilities, and other interested parties, shall develop, no later than July 1, 2008, 2023, standardized information explaining the rights specified in Section 224.71. The information developed shall be age-appropriate.(2) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and other interested parties may use the information developed in paragraph (1) in carrying out their responsibilities to inform youth of their rights provided under Section 224.71.SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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SECTION 1. Section 224.70 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.70. For the purposes of this article:(a)Committed means placed in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities pursuant to a court order, independent of, or in connection with, other sentencing alternatives.(b)Detained means held in secure confinement in a juvenile facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. (c)(a) Extended family member means any adult related to the youth by blood, adoption, or marriage, and any adult who has an established familial or mentoring relationship with the youth, including, but not limited to, godparents, clergy, teachers, neighbors, and family friends.(d)Facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities(b) Juvenile justice facility means a place of confinement that is operated by, or contracted for, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county probation department or juvenile court for the purpose of the detention or commitment confinement of youth who are taken into custody and alleged to be within the description of Section 601 or 602 or who are adjudged to be a ward of the court.(e)(c) Youth means any person detained in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. juvenile justice facility.
SECTION 1. Section 224.70 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
224.70. For the purposes of this article:(a)Committed means placed in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities pursuant to a court order, independent of, or in connection with, other sentencing alternatives.(b)Detained means held in secure confinement in a juvenile facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. (c)(a) Extended family member means any adult related to the youth by blood, adoption, or marriage, and any adult who has an established familial or mentoring relationship with the youth, including, but not limited to, godparents, clergy, teachers, neighbors, and family friends.(d)Facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities(b) Juvenile justice facility means a place of confinement that is operated by, or contracted for, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county probation department or juvenile court for the purpose of the detention or commitment confinement of youth who are taken into custody and alleged to be within the description of Section 601 or 602 or who are adjudged to be a ward of the court.(e)(c) Youth means any person detained in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. juvenile justice facility.
224.70. For the purposes of this article:(a)Committed means placed in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities pursuant to a court order, independent of, or in connection with, other sentencing alternatives.(b)Detained means held in secure confinement in a juvenile facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. (c)(a) Extended family member means any adult related to the youth by blood, adoption, or marriage, and any adult who has an established familial or mentoring relationship with the youth, including, but not limited to, godparents, clergy, teachers, neighbors, and family friends.(d)Facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities(b) Juvenile justice facility means a place of confinement that is operated by, or contracted for, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county probation department or juvenile court for the purpose of the detention or commitment confinement of youth who are taken into custody and alleged to be within the description of Section 601 or 602 or who are adjudged to be a ward of the court.(e)(c) Youth means any person detained in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. juvenile justice facility.
224.70. For the purposes of this article:(a)Committed means placed in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities pursuant to a court order, independent of, or in connection with, other sentencing alternatives.(b)Detained means held in secure confinement in a juvenile facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. (c)(a) Extended family member means any adult related to the youth by blood, adoption, or marriage, and any adult who has an established familial or mentoring relationship with the youth, including, but not limited to, godparents, clergy, teachers, neighbors, and family friends.(d)Facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities(b) Juvenile justice facility means a place of confinement that is operated by, or contracted for, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county probation department or juvenile court for the purpose of the detention or commitment confinement of youth who are taken into custody and alleged to be within the description of Section 601 or 602 or who are adjudged to be a ward of the court.(e)(c) Youth means any person detained in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. juvenile justice facility.
224.70. For the purposes of this article:
(a)Committed means placed in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities pursuant to a court order, independent of, or in connection with, other sentencing alternatives.
(b)Detained means held in secure confinement in a juvenile facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities.
(c)
(a) Extended family member means any adult related to the youth by blood, adoption, or marriage, and any adult who has an established familial or mentoring relationship with the youth, including, but not limited to, godparents, clergy, teachers, neighbors, and family friends.
(d)Facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities
(b) Juvenile justice facility means a place of confinement that is operated by, or contracted for, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county probation department or juvenile court for the purpose of the detention or commitment confinement of youth who are taken into custody and alleged to be within the description of Section 601 or 602 or who are adjudged to be a ward of the court.
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(c) Youth means any person detained in a facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. juvenile justice facility.
SEC. 2. Section 224.71 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.71. It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights:(a) To live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation treatment, positive youth development, and healing and where they are treated with dignity and respect.(b) To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse, or corporal punishment.(c) To receive adequate and healthy food and water, meals and snacks, clean water at any time, timely access to toilets, access to daily showers, sufficient personal hygiene items, clean bedding, and clean clothing that is adequate and clean. in good repair, including clean undergarments on a daily basis, and new underwear that fits. Clothing, grooming, and hygiene products shall be adequate and respect the childs culture, ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.(d) To receive adequate and appropriate adequate, appropriate, and timely medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services. services provided by qualified professionals and consistent with current professional standards of care.(e) To refuse the administration of psychotropic and other medications consistent with applicable law or unless immediately necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious bodily harm.(f) To not be searched for the purpose of harassment or humiliation or as humiliation, a form of discipline or punishment. punishment, or to verify the youths gender. To searches that preserve the privacy and dignity of the person and to have access to a written search policy at any time, including the policy on who may perform searches.(g) To maintain frequent and continuing contact with parents, guardians, siblings, children, and extended family members, through visits, telephone calls, and mail. Youth may be provided with access to computer technology and the internet for maintaining relationships with family as an alternative, but not as a replacement for, in-person visiting.(h) To make and receive confidential telephone calls, send and receive confidential mail, and have confidential visits with attorneys and their authorized representatives, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsman of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, holders of public office, state and federal court personnel, and legal service organizations.(i) To have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, housing, care, treatment, and benefits, and to not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, language, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.(j) To have regular opportunity daily opportunities for age-appropriate physical exercise and recreation, including time spent outdoors. outdoors and access to leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment.(k) To contact attorneys, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, and representatives of state or local agencies, regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to be free from retaliation for making these contacts or complaints.(l) To exercise the religious or spiritual practice of their choice and to participate in or refuse to participate in religious services and activities of their choice. activities.(m) To not be deprived of any of the following as a disciplinary measure: food, contact with parents, guardians, family, or attorneys, sleep, exercise, education, bedding, clothing, access to religious services, a daily shower, a drinking fountain, clean water, a toilet, hygiene products, medical services, reading material, or the right to send and receive mail. mail; to not be subject to room confinement as a disciplinary measure; to access written disciplinary policies, including the right to be informed of accusations against them, have an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and testimony, and their right to appeal disciplinary decisions.(n) To receive a rigorous, quality education that complies with state law, and the abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and postsecondary education; to attend age-appropriate appropriate level school classes and vocational training, training; to have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education courses and programs; to have access to computer technology and the internet for the purposes of education and to continue to receive educational services while on disciplinary or medical status. status; and to have access to information about the educational options available to youth.(o) To information about their rights as parents, including available parental support, reunification advocacy, and opportunities to maintain or develop a connection with their children; to access educational information or programming about pregnancy, infant care, parenting, and breast-feeding, and childhood development; to proper prenatal care, diet, vitamins, nutrition, and medical treatment; to counseling for pregnant and post partum youth; to not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body while pregnant or in recovery after delivery; to not be restrained during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery unless deemed necessary for their safety and security, and to have restraints removed when a medical professional determines removal is medically necessary; and to access written policies about pregnant, post partum, and lactating youth. (o)(p) To attend all court hearings pertaining to them.(p)(q) To have counsel and a prompt probable cause hearing when detained on probation or parole violations.(q)(r) To make at least two free telephone calls within an hour after initially being placed in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities following an arrest.
SEC. 2. Section 224.71 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 2.
224.71. It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights:(a) To live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation treatment, positive youth development, and healing and where they are treated with dignity and respect.(b) To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse, or corporal punishment.(c) To receive adequate and healthy food and water, meals and snacks, clean water at any time, timely access to toilets, access to daily showers, sufficient personal hygiene items, clean bedding, and clean clothing that is adequate and clean. in good repair, including clean undergarments on a daily basis, and new underwear that fits. Clothing, grooming, and hygiene products shall be adequate and respect the childs culture, ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.(d) To receive adequate and appropriate adequate, appropriate, and timely medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services. services provided by qualified professionals and consistent with current professional standards of care.(e) To refuse the administration of psychotropic and other medications consistent with applicable law or unless immediately necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious bodily harm.(f) To not be searched for the purpose of harassment or humiliation or as humiliation, a form of discipline or punishment. punishment, or to verify the youths gender. To searches that preserve the privacy and dignity of the person and to have access to a written search policy at any time, including the policy on who may perform searches.(g) To maintain frequent and continuing contact with parents, guardians, siblings, children, and extended family members, through visits, telephone calls, and mail. Youth may be provided with access to computer technology and the internet for maintaining relationships with family as an alternative, but not as a replacement for, in-person visiting.(h) To make and receive confidential telephone calls, send and receive confidential mail, and have confidential visits with attorneys and their authorized representatives, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsman of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, holders of public office, state and federal court personnel, and legal service organizations.(i) To have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, housing, care, treatment, and benefits, and to not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, language, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.(j) To have regular opportunity daily opportunities for age-appropriate physical exercise and recreation, including time spent outdoors. outdoors and access to leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment.(k) To contact attorneys, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, and representatives of state or local agencies, regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to be free from retaliation for making these contacts or complaints.(l) To exercise the religious or spiritual practice of their choice and to participate in or refuse to participate in religious services and activities of their choice. activities.(m) To not be deprived of any of the following as a disciplinary measure: food, contact with parents, guardians, family, or attorneys, sleep, exercise, education, bedding, clothing, access to religious services, a daily shower, a drinking fountain, clean water, a toilet, hygiene products, medical services, reading material, or the right to send and receive mail. mail; to not be subject to room confinement as a disciplinary measure; to access written disciplinary policies, including the right to be informed of accusations against them, have an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and testimony, and their right to appeal disciplinary decisions.(n) To receive a rigorous, quality education that complies with state law, and the abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and postsecondary education; to attend age-appropriate appropriate level school classes and vocational training, training; to have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education courses and programs; to have access to computer technology and the internet for the purposes of education and to continue to receive educational services while on disciplinary or medical status. status; and to have access to information about the educational options available to youth.(o) To information about their rights as parents, including available parental support, reunification advocacy, and opportunities to maintain or develop a connection with their children; to access educational information or programming about pregnancy, infant care, parenting, and breast-feeding, and childhood development; to proper prenatal care, diet, vitamins, nutrition, and medical treatment; to counseling for pregnant and post partum youth; to not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body while pregnant or in recovery after delivery; to not be restrained during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery unless deemed necessary for their safety and security, and to have restraints removed when a medical professional determines removal is medically necessary; and to access written policies about pregnant, post partum, and lactating youth. (o)(p) To attend all court hearings pertaining to them.(p)(q) To have counsel and a prompt probable cause hearing when detained on probation or parole violations.(q)(r) To make at least two free telephone calls within an hour after initially being placed in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities following an arrest.
224.71. It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights:(a) To live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation treatment, positive youth development, and healing and where they are treated with dignity and respect.(b) To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse, or corporal punishment.(c) To receive adequate and healthy food and water, meals and snacks, clean water at any time, timely access to toilets, access to daily showers, sufficient personal hygiene items, clean bedding, and clean clothing that is adequate and clean. in good repair, including clean undergarments on a daily basis, and new underwear that fits. Clothing, grooming, and hygiene products shall be adequate and respect the childs culture, ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.(d) To receive adequate and appropriate adequate, appropriate, and timely medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services. services provided by qualified professionals and consistent with current professional standards of care.(e) To refuse the administration of psychotropic and other medications consistent with applicable law or unless immediately necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious bodily harm.(f) To not be searched for the purpose of harassment or humiliation or as humiliation, a form of discipline or punishment. punishment, or to verify the youths gender. To searches that preserve the privacy and dignity of the person and to have access to a written search policy at any time, including the policy on who may perform searches.(g) To maintain frequent and continuing contact with parents, guardians, siblings, children, and extended family members, through visits, telephone calls, and mail. Youth may be provided with access to computer technology and the internet for maintaining relationships with family as an alternative, but not as a replacement for, in-person visiting.(h) To make and receive confidential telephone calls, send and receive confidential mail, and have confidential visits with attorneys and their authorized representatives, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsman of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, holders of public office, state and federal court personnel, and legal service organizations.(i) To have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, housing, care, treatment, and benefits, and to not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, language, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.(j) To have regular opportunity daily opportunities for age-appropriate physical exercise and recreation, including time spent outdoors. outdoors and access to leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment.(k) To contact attorneys, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, and representatives of state or local agencies, regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to be free from retaliation for making these contacts or complaints.(l) To exercise the religious or spiritual practice of their choice and to participate in or refuse to participate in religious services and activities of their choice. activities.(m) To not be deprived of any of the following as a disciplinary measure: food, contact with parents, guardians, family, or attorneys, sleep, exercise, education, bedding, clothing, access to religious services, a daily shower, a drinking fountain, clean water, a toilet, hygiene products, medical services, reading material, or the right to send and receive mail. mail; to not be subject to room confinement as a disciplinary measure; to access written disciplinary policies, including the right to be informed of accusations against them, have an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and testimony, and their right to appeal disciplinary decisions.(n) To receive a rigorous, quality education that complies with state law, and the abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and postsecondary education; to attend age-appropriate appropriate level school classes and vocational training, training; to have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education courses and programs; to have access to computer technology and the internet for the purposes of education and to continue to receive educational services while on disciplinary or medical status. status; and to have access to information about the educational options available to youth.(o) To information about their rights as parents, including available parental support, reunification advocacy, and opportunities to maintain or develop a connection with their children; to access educational information or programming about pregnancy, infant care, parenting, and breast-feeding, and childhood development; to proper prenatal care, diet, vitamins, nutrition, and medical treatment; to counseling for pregnant and post partum youth; to not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body while pregnant or in recovery after delivery; to not be restrained during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery unless deemed necessary for their safety and security, and to have restraints removed when a medical professional determines removal is medically necessary; and to access written policies about pregnant, post partum, and lactating youth. (o)(p) To attend all court hearings pertaining to them.(p)(q) To have counsel and a prompt probable cause hearing when detained on probation or parole violations.(q)(r) To make at least two free telephone calls within an hour after initially being placed in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities following an arrest.
224.71. It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights:(a) To live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation treatment, positive youth development, and healing and where they are treated with dignity and respect.(b) To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse, or corporal punishment.(c) To receive adequate and healthy food and water, meals and snacks, clean water at any time, timely access to toilets, access to daily showers, sufficient personal hygiene items, clean bedding, and clean clothing that is adequate and clean. in good repair, including clean undergarments on a daily basis, and new underwear that fits. Clothing, grooming, and hygiene products shall be adequate and respect the childs culture, ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.(d) To receive adequate and appropriate adequate, appropriate, and timely medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services. services provided by qualified professionals and consistent with current professional standards of care.(e) To refuse the administration of psychotropic and other medications consistent with applicable law or unless immediately necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious bodily harm.(f) To not be searched for the purpose of harassment or humiliation or as humiliation, a form of discipline or punishment. punishment, or to verify the youths gender. To searches that preserve the privacy and dignity of the person and to have access to a written search policy at any time, including the policy on who may perform searches.(g) To maintain frequent and continuing contact with parents, guardians, siblings, children, and extended family members, through visits, telephone calls, and mail. Youth may be provided with access to computer technology and the internet for maintaining relationships with family as an alternative, but not as a replacement for, in-person visiting.(h) To make and receive confidential telephone calls, send and receive confidential mail, and have confidential visits with attorneys and their authorized representatives, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsman of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, holders of public office, state and federal court personnel, and legal service organizations.(i) To have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, housing, care, treatment, and benefits, and to not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, language, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.(j) To have regular opportunity daily opportunities for age-appropriate physical exercise and recreation, including time spent outdoors. outdoors and access to leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment.(k) To contact attorneys, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, and representatives of state or local agencies, regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to be free from retaliation for making these contacts or complaints.(l) To exercise the religious or spiritual practice of their choice and to participate in or refuse to participate in religious services and activities of their choice. activities.(m) To not be deprived of any of the following as a disciplinary measure: food, contact with parents, guardians, family, or attorneys, sleep, exercise, education, bedding, clothing, access to religious services, a daily shower, a drinking fountain, clean water, a toilet, hygiene products, medical services, reading material, or the right to send and receive mail. mail; to not be subject to room confinement as a disciplinary measure; to access written disciplinary policies, including the right to be informed of accusations against them, have an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and testimony, and their right to appeal disciplinary decisions.(n) To receive a rigorous, quality education that complies with state law, and the abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and postsecondary education; to attend age-appropriate appropriate level school classes and vocational training, training; to have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education courses and programs; to have access to computer technology and the internet for the purposes of education and to continue to receive educational services while on disciplinary or medical status. status; and to have access to information about the educational options available to youth.(o) To information about their rights as parents, including available parental support, reunification advocacy, and opportunities to maintain or develop a connection with their children; to access educational information or programming about pregnancy, infant care, parenting, and breast-feeding, and childhood development; to proper prenatal care, diet, vitamins, nutrition, and medical treatment; to counseling for pregnant and post partum youth; to not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body while pregnant or in recovery after delivery; to not be restrained during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery unless deemed necessary for their safety and security, and to have restraints removed when a medical professional determines removal is medically necessary; and to access written policies about pregnant, post partum, and lactating youth. (o)(p) To attend all court hearings pertaining to them.(p)(q) To have counsel and a prompt probable cause hearing when detained on probation or parole violations.(q)(r) To make at least two free telephone calls within an hour after initially being placed in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities following an arrest.
224.71. It is the policy of the state that all youth confined in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall have the following rights:
(a) To live in a safe, healthy, and clean environment conducive to treatment and rehabilitation treatment, positive youth development, and healing and where they are treated with dignity and respect.
(b) To be free from physical, sexual, emotional, or other abuse, or corporal punishment.
(c) To receive adequate and healthy food and water, meals and snacks, clean water at any time, timely access to toilets, access to daily showers, sufficient personal hygiene items, clean bedding, and clean clothing that is adequate and clean. in good repair, including clean undergarments on a daily basis, and new underwear that fits. Clothing, grooming, and hygiene products shall be adequate and respect the childs culture, ethnicity, and gender identity and expression.
(d) To receive adequate and appropriate adequate, appropriate, and timely medical, reproductive, dental, vision, and mental health services. services provided by qualified professionals and consistent with current professional standards of care.
(e) To refuse the administration of psychotropic and other medications consistent with applicable law or unless immediately necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious bodily harm.
(f) To not be searched for the purpose of harassment or humiliation or as humiliation, a form of discipline or punishment. punishment, or to verify the youths gender. To searches that preserve the privacy and dignity of the person and to have access to a written search policy at any time, including the policy on who may perform searches.
(g) To maintain frequent and continuing contact with parents, guardians, siblings, children, and extended family members, through visits, telephone calls, and mail. Youth may be provided with access to computer technology and the internet for maintaining relationships with family as an alternative, but not as a replacement for, in-person visiting.
(h) To make and receive confidential telephone calls, send and receive confidential mail, and have confidential visits with attorneys and their authorized representatives, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsman of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, holders of public office, state and federal court personnel, and legal service organizations.
(i) To have fair and equal access to all available services, placement, housing, care, treatment, and benefits, and to not be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, language, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.
(j) To have regular opportunity daily opportunities for age-appropriate physical exercise and recreation, including time spent outdoors. outdoors and access to leisure reading, letter writing, and entertainment.
(k) To contact attorneys, ombudspersons ombudspersons, including the Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, and other advocates, and representatives of state or local agencies, regarding conditions of confinement or violations of rights, and to be free from retaliation for making these contacts or complaints.
(l) To exercise the religious or spiritual practice of their choice and to participate in or refuse to participate in religious services and activities of their choice. activities.
(m) To not be deprived of any of the following as a disciplinary measure: food, contact with parents, guardians, family, or attorneys, sleep, exercise, education, bedding, clothing, access to religious services, a daily shower, a drinking fountain, clean water, a toilet, hygiene products, medical services, reading material, or the right to send and receive mail. mail; to not be subject to room confinement as a disciplinary measure; to access written disciplinary policies, including the right to be informed of accusations against them, have an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and testimony, and their right to appeal disciplinary decisions.
(n) To receive a rigorous, quality education that complies with state law, and the abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and postsecondary education; to attend age-appropriate appropriate level school classes and vocational training, training; to have access to postsecondary academic and career technical education courses and programs; to have access to computer technology and the internet for the purposes of education and to continue to receive educational services while on disciplinary or medical status. status; and to have access to information about the educational options available to youth.
(o) To information about their rights as parents, including available parental support, reunification advocacy, and opportunities to maintain or develop a connection with their children; to access educational information or programming about pregnancy, infant care, parenting, and breast-feeding, and childhood development; to proper prenatal care, diet, vitamins, nutrition, and medical treatment; to counseling for pregnant and post partum youth; to not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body while pregnant or in recovery after delivery; to not be restrained during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery unless deemed necessary for their safety and security, and to have restraints removed when a medical professional determines removal is medically necessary; and to access written policies about pregnant, post partum, and lactating youth.
(o)
(p) To attend all court hearings pertaining to them.
(p)
(q) To have counsel and a prompt probable cause hearing when detained on probation or parole violations.
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(r) To make at least two free telephone calls within an hour after initially being placed in a juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities following an arrest.
SEC. 3. Section 224.72 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.72. (a) Every juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall provide each youth who is placed in the facility with an age and developmentally appropriate orientation that includes an explanation and a copy of the rights and responsibilities of the youth, as specified in Section 224.71, and that addresses the youths questions and concerns.(b) Each juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall post a listing of the rights provided by Section 224.71 in a conspicuous location. location, including classrooms and living units. The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall design posters and provide the posters to each Division of Juvenile Facilities facility juvenile justice facility operator subject to this subdivision. These posters shall include the toll-free telephone number of the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(c) Consistent with Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 7290) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, on or before July 1, 2010, 2023, the division Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall ensure the listing of rights and posters described in this section are translated into Spanish and other languages as determined necessary by the division. and distribute to each juvenile justice facility operator.(d) A copy of the rights of the youth shall be included in orientation packets provided to parents or guardians of wards. Copies of the rights of youth in English, Spanish, and other languages shall also be made available in the visiting areas of division juvenile justice facilities and, upon request, to parents or guardians.
SEC. 3. Section 224.72 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:
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224.72. (a) Every juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall provide each youth who is placed in the facility with an age and developmentally appropriate orientation that includes an explanation and a copy of the rights and responsibilities of the youth, as specified in Section 224.71, and that addresses the youths questions and concerns.(b) Each juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall post a listing of the rights provided by Section 224.71 in a conspicuous location. location, including classrooms and living units. The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall design posters and provide the posters to each Division of Juvenile Facilities facility juvenile justice facility operator subject to this subdivision. These posters shall include the toll-free telephone number of the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(c) Consistent with Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 7290) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, on or before July 1, 2010, 2023, the division Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall ensure the listing of rights and posters described in this section are translated into Spanish and other languages as determined necessary by the division. and distribute to each juvenile justice facility operator.(d) A copy of the rights of the youth shall be included in orientation packets provided to parents or guardians of wards. Copies of the rights of youth in English, Spanish, and other languages shall also be made available in the visiting areas of division juvenile justice facilities and, upon request, to parents or guardians.
224.72. (a) Every juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall provide each youth who is placed in the facility with an age and developmentally appropriate orientation that includes an explanation and a copy of the rights and responsibilities of the youth, as specified in Section 224.71, and that addresses the youths questions and concerns.(b) Each juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall post a listing of the rights provided by Section 224.71 in a conspicuous location. location, including classrooms and living units. The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall design posters and provide the posters to each Division of Juvenile Facilities facility juvenile justice facility operator subject to this subdivision. These posters shall include the toll-free telephone number of the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(c) Consistent with Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 7290) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, on or before July 1, 2010, 2023, the division Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall ensure the listing of rights and posters described in this section are translated into Spanish and other languages as determined necessary by the division. and distribute to each juvenile justice facility operator.(d) A copy of the rights of the youth shall be included in orientation packets provided to parents or guardians of wards. Copies of the rights of youth in English, Spanish, and other languages shall also be made available in the visiting areas of division juvenile justice facilities and, upon request, to parents or guardians.
224.72. (a) Every juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall provide each youth who is placed in the facility with an age and developmentally appropriate orientation that includes an explanation and a copy of the rights and responsibilities of the youth, as specified in Section 224.71, and that addresses the youths questions and concerns.(b) Each juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall post a listing of the rights provided by Section 224.71 in a conspicuous location. location, including classrooms and living units. The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall design posters and provide the posters to each Division of Juvenile Facilities facility juvenile justice facility operator subject to this subdivision. These posters shall include the toll-free telephone number of the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(c) Consistent with Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 7290) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, on or before July 1, 2010, 2023, the division Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall ensure the listing of rights and posters described in this section are translated into Spanish and other languages as determined necessary by the division. and distribute to each juvenile justice facility operator.(d) A copy of the rights of the youth shall be included in orientation packets provided to parents or guardians of wards. Copies of the rights of youth in English, Spanish, and other languages shall also be made available in the visiting areas of division juvenile justice facilities and, upon request, to parents or guardians.
224.72. (a) Every juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall provide each youth who is placed in the facility with an age and developmentally appropriate orientation that includes an explanation and a copy of the rights and responsibilities of the youth, as specified in Section 224.71, and that addresses the youths questions and concerns.
(b) Each juvenile justice facility of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall post a listing of the rights provided by Section 224.71 in a conspicuous location. location, including classrooms and living units. The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall design posters and provide the posters to each Division of Juvenile Facilities facility juvenile justice facility operator subject to this subdivision. These posters shall include the toll-free telephone number of the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.
(c) Consistent with Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 7290) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, on or before July 1, 2010, 2023, the division Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall ensure the listing of rights and posters described in this section are translated into Spanish and other languages as determined necessary by the division. and distribute to each juvenile justice facility operator.
(d) A copy of the rights of the youth shall be included in orientation packets provided to parents or guardians of wards. Copies of the rights of youth in English, Spanish, and other languages shall also be made available in the visiting areas of division juvenile justice facilities and, upon request, to parents or guardians.
SEC. 4. Section 224.73 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.73. All juvenile justice facilities of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall ensure the safety and dignity of all youth in their care and shall provide care, placement, and services to youth without discriminating not discriminate against any youth on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.
SEC. 4. Section 224.73 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:
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224.73. All juvenile justice facilities of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall ensure the safety and dignity of all youth in their care and shall provide care, placement, and services to youth without discriminating not discriminate against any youth on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.
224.73. All juvenile justice facilities of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall ensure the safety and dignity of all youth in their care and shall provide care, placement, and services to youth without discriminating not discriminate against any youth on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.
224.73. All juvenile justice facilities of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall ensure the safety and dignity of all youth in their care and shall provide care, placement, and services to youth without discriminating not discriminate against any youth on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.
224.73. All juvenile justice facilities of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall ensure the safety and dignity of all youth in their care and shall provide care, placement, and services to youth without discriminating not discriminate against any youth on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, immigration status, or HIV status.
SEC. 5. Section 224.74 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:224.74. (a) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall do all of the following: Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall do all of the following:(1) Disseminate information on the rights of children and youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, confined in juvenile justice facilities, as provided in Section 224.71, and the services provided by the office. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(2) Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, related to their care, placement, or services, confined in juvenile justice facilities or in the alternative, refer appropriate complaints to another agency for investigation.(3) Notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or the decision to refer the complaint to another agency within 15 days of receiving the complaint. If the office declines to investigate a complaint, the office shall notify the complainant of the reason for this decision.(4) Update the complainant on the progress of the investigation and notify the complainant in writing of the final outcome, steps taken during the investigation, basis for the decision, and any action to be taken as a result of the complaint.(5) Document the number, source, origin, location, and nature of complaints.(6) Provide a toll-free telephone number for the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(7) Compile and make available to the Legislature and the public all data collected over the course of the year, including, but not limited to, the number of contacts to the toll-free telephone number, the number of complaints made, the number of investigations performed by the office, the number of referrals made, made and to whom, the issues complained about, the number of sustained complaints, the actions taken as a result of sustained complaints, and the number of unresolved complaints, including the reasons the complaints could not be resolved. resolved, and the time taken to resolve or determine that the complaint could not be resolved. All data shall be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.(b) (1) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with youth, youth advocate and support groups, and groups representing children, families, childrens facilities, and other interested parties, shall develop, no later than July 1, 2008, 2023, standardized information explaining the rights specified in Section 224.71. The information developed shall be age-appropriate.(2) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and other interested parties may use the information developed in paragraph (1) in carrying out their responsibilities to inform youth of their rights provided under Section 224.71.
SEC. 5. Section 224.74 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 5.
224.74. (a) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall do all of the following: Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall do all of the following:(1) Disseminate information on the rights of children and youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, confined in juvenile justice facilities, as provided in Section 224.71, and the services provided by the office. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(2) Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, related to their care, placement, or services, confined in juvenile justice facilities or in the alternative, refer appropriate complaints to another agency for investigation.(3) Notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or the decision to refer the complaint to another agency within 15 days of receiving the complaint. If the office declines to investigate a complaint, the office shall notify the complainant of the reason for this decision.(4) Update the complainant on the progress of the investigation and notify the complainant in writing of the final outcome, steps taken during the investigation, basis for the decision, and any action to be taken as a result of the complaint.(5) Document the number, source, origin, location, and nature of complaints.(6) Provide a toll-free telephone number for the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(7) Compile and make available to the Legislature and the public all data collected over the course of the year, including, but not limited to, the number of contacts to the toll-free telephone number, the number of complaints made, the number of investigations performed by the office, the number of referrals made, made and to whom, the issues complained about, the number of sustained complaints, the actions taken as a result of sustained complaints, and the number of unresolved complaints, including the reasons the complaints could not be resolved. resolved, and the time taken to resolve or determine that the complaint could not be resolved. All data shall be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.(b) (1) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with youth, youth advocate and support groups, and groups representing children, families, childrens facilities, and other interested parties, shall develop, no later than July 1, 2008, 2023, standardized information explaining the rights specified in Section 224.71. The information developed shall be age-appropriate.(2) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and other interested parties may use the information developed in paragraph (1) in carrying out their responsibilities to inform youth of their rights provided under Section 224.71.
224.74. (a) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall do all of the following: Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall do all of the following:(1) Disseminate information on the rights of children and youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, confined in juvenile justice facilities, as provided in Section 224.71, and the services provided by the office. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(2) Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, related to their care, placement, or services, confined in juvenile justice facilities or in the alternative, refer appropriate complaints to another agency for investigation.(3) Notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or the decision to refer the complaint to another agency within 15 days of receiving the complaint. If the office declines to investigate a complaint, the office shall notify the complainant of the reason for this decision.(4) Update the complainant on the progress of the investigation and notify the complainant in writing of the final outcome, steps taken during the investigation, basis for the decision, and any action to be taken as a result of the complaint.(5) Document the number, source, origin, location, and nature of complaints.(6) Provide a toll-free telephone number for the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(7) Compile and make available to the Legislature and the public all data collected over the course of the year, including, but not limited to, the number of contacts to the toll-free telephone number, the number of complaints made, the number of investigations performed by the office, the number of referrals made, made and to whom, the issues complained about, the number of sustained complaints, the actions taken as a result of sustained complaints, and the number of unresolved complaints, including the reasons the complaints could not be resolved. resolved, and the time taken to resolve or determine that the complaint could not be resolved. All data shall be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.(b) (1) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with youth, youth advocate and support groups, and groups representing children, families, childrens facilities, and other interested parties, shall develop, no later than July 1, 2008, 2023, standardized information explaining the rights specified in Section 224.71. The information developed shall be age-appropriate.(2) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and other interested parties may use the information developed in paragraph (1) in carrying out their responsibilities to inform youth of their rights provided under Section 224.71.
224.74. (a) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall do all of the following: Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall do all of the following:(1) Disseminate information on the rights of children and youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, confined in juvenile justice facilities, as provided in Section 224.71, and the services provided by the office. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(2) Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, related to their care, placement, or services, confined in juvenile justice facilities or in the alternative, refer appropriate complaints to another agency for investigation.(3) Notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or the decision to refer the complaint to another agency within 15 days of receiving the complaint. If the office declines to investigate a complaint, the office shall notify the complainant of the reason for this decision.(4) Update the complainant on the progress of the investigation and notify the complainant in writing of the final outcome, steps taken during the investigation, basis for the decision, and any action to be taken as a result of the complaint.(5) Document the number, source, origin, location, and nature of complaints.(6) Provide a toll-free telephone number for the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.(7) Compile and make available to the Legislature and the public all data collected over the course of the year, including, but not limited to, the number of contacts to the toll-free telephone number, the number of complaints made, the number of investigations performed by the office, the number of referrals made, made and to whom, the issues complained about, the number of sustained complaints, the actions taken as a result of sustained complaints, and the number of unresolved complaints, including the reasons the complaints could not be resolved. resolved, and the time taken to resolve or determine that the complaint could not be resolved. All data shall be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.(b) (1) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with youth, youth advocate and support groups, and groups representing children, families, childrens facilities, and other interested parties, shall develop, no later than July 1, 2008, 2023, standardized information explaining the rights specified in Section 224.71. The information developed shall be age-appropriate.(2) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and other interested parties may use the information developed in paragraph (1) in carrying out their responsibilities to inform youth of their rights provided under Section 224.71.
224.74. (a) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities shall do all of the following: Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration shall do all of the following:
(1) Disseminate information on the rights of children and youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, confined in juvenile justice facilities, as provided in Section 224.71, and the services provided by the office. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.
(2) Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of youth in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, related to their care, placement, or services, confined in juvenile justice facilities or in the alternative, refer appropriate complaints to another agency for investigation.
(3) Notify the complainant in writing of the intention to investigate or the decision to refer the complaint to another agency within 15 days of receiving the complaint. If the office declines to investigate a complaint, the office shall notify the complainant of the reason for this decision.
(4) Update the complainant on the progress of the investigation and notify the complainant in writing of the final outcome, steps taken during the investigation, basis for the decision, and any action to be taken as a result of the complaint.
(5) Document the number, source, origin, location, and nature of complaints.
(6) Provide a toll-free telephone number for the Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities. Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration.
(7) Compile and make available to the Legislature and the public all data collected over the course of the year, including, but not limited to, the number of contacts to the toll-free telephone number, the number of complaints made, the number of investigations performed by the office, the number of referrals made, made and to whom, the issues complained about, the number of sustained complaints, the actions taken as a result of sustained complaints, and the number of unresolved complaints, including the reasons the complaints could not be resolved. resolved, and the time taken to resolve or determine that the complaint could not be resolved. All data shall be disaggregated by gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.
(b) (1) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, in consultation with youth, youth advocate and support groups, and groups representing children, families, childrens facilities, and other interested parties, shall develop, no later than July 1, 2008, 2023, standardized information explaining the rights specified in Section 224.71. The information developed shall be age-appropriate.
(2) The Office of the Ombudspersons of the Division of Juvenile Facilities Division of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration and other interested parties may use the information developed in paragraph (1) in carrying out their responsibilities to inform youth of their rights provided under Section 224.71.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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