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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-12. COMMUNITY PLACEMENT OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS |
Section 29-1200. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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1200.1The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), shall administer community service programs for delinquents and persons-in-need-of-supervision (PINS) who are committed to the legal custody of DYRS by the D.C. Superior Court.
1200.2The provisions of this chapter apply to the supervision and treatment of youth in community placements including: group homes, therapeutic group homes, the youth's own home, a foster home, or similar community placement.
1200.3DYRS retains jurisdiction over the community placement status of youth committed to the agency’s custody until one (1) of the following occurs:
(a)The commitment is terminated by DYRS;
(b)The commitment expires; or
(c)The Court terminates its jurisdiction.
1200.4DYRS shall have sole discretion to make specific placement decisions for youth committed to its custody. In the Matter of J.M.W., 411 A.2d 345 (D.C. 1980) and In Re P.S., 821 A.2d 905 (D.C. 2003).
1200.5The community placement program shall be an alternative to a secure facility. The program consists of placing youth in the least restrictive environment consistent with public safety while being closely supervised by trained DYRS staff.
1200.6Not all youth will benefit from a community placement, and a certain number will commit additional offenses or breaches of their Community Release Agreement that warrant a thorough review of their community status.
1200.7This chapter establishes a review process to determine whether a youth has violated a Community Release Agreement and, if so, whether continued community placement best services the youth’s needs and public safety.
1200.8DYRS shall follow the procedures set forth in this chapter when reviewing a youth’s community placement.
1200.9This chapter sets forth the process for:
(a)Reviewing the status of youth in community placement; and
(b)Determining whether to place a youth in a secure facility or another more restrictive placement; or
(c)Permitting the youth to remain in the community under conditions articulated in a revised Community Release Agreement.
1200.10A youth and/or guardian who is non-English speaking, deaf, or because of a hearing or other communications impediment cannot readily understand or communicate the spoken English language may apply to the agency for the appointment of a qualified interpreter.
1200.11The agency’s decision whether to appoint or not appoint a qualified interpreter does not provide the youth or guardian any rights or remedies not otherwise available by law.