DOC 347.34(2)(d) (d) Youth or others may request an addition to the list of approved visitors, and if the request is not approved by the facility, both the youth and the person will be notified of the reasons for the action in writing.

DOC 347.34(2)(e) (e) The facility may deny a person’s inclusion on the approved visitor list or remove a person from the approved visitors list. Justification to deny a person’s inclusion on or removal from the visitor list may include any of the following:

DOC 347.34(2)(e)1. 1. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the visitor has attempted to bring contraband into the facility in the past 12 months.

DOC 347.34(2)(e)2. 2. There are reasonable grounds to believe the visitor poses a threat to the safety and security of visitors, staff, youth, or the facility.

DOC 347.34(2)(e)3. 3. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the youth may victimize the proposed visitor or the proposed visitor may victimize the youth.

DOC 347.34(2)(e)4. 4. There is a court order prohibiting a visit.

DOC 347.34 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.35 DOC 347.35 Publications.

DOC 347.35(1) (1) The facility shall provide access to reading materials of general interest including books, newspapers, and magazines to all youth.

DOC 347.35(2) (2) The facility may not limit access to reading materials except when reasonably related to the security of the facility or the health and development of the youth.

DOC 347.35 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.36 DOC 347.36 Religious practices.

DOC 347.36(1) (1) The facility may not discriminate against a youth on the basis of the youth’s religious beliefs.

DOC 347.36(2) (2) Youth shall have the opportunity to participate in religious practices, services, and programming, and have access to property of their religious practices consistent with existing state and federal law.

DOC 347.36(3) (3) Staff and individuals who provide religious programming or services may not compel youth participation in or adoption of a particular religion.

DOC 347.36(4) (4) The facility shall notify youth of the schedule of religious services available.

DOC 347.36 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.37 DOC 347.37 Legal access. The facility shall provide youth access to the courts, attorneys, and legal materials and research.

DOC 347.37 History History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.

DOC 347.38 DOC 347.38 Grievance procedure.

DOC 347.38(1) (1) General.

DOC 347.38(1)(a) (a) The facility shall provide all youth with access to a grievance procedure that provides an opportunity for resolution of complaints.

DOC 347.38(1)(b) (b) The facility shall provide a process by which youth can submit grievances in a confidential manner that is only accessible by a supervisor or designee.

DOC 347.38(2) (2) Procedure.

DOC 347.38(2)(a) (a) The facility shall screen all grievances within 24 hours of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays. Priority shall be given to grievances concerning health and safety.

DOC 347.38(2)(b) (b) The facility shall, within 7 days of receipt of the grievance, issue a written response and provide a copy to the youth. The response shall state the issue, the facts upon which any decision is based, the decision, and the reasons for the decision.

DOC 347.38(2)(c) (c) The facility shall provide at least one level of appeal.

DOC 347.38(2)(d) (d) The facility shall maintain a grievance log that includes all of the following:

DOC 347.38(2)(d)1. 1. The date and time each grievance is received.