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Standard 9.1

Chapter 9. Jail / Detention Facilities

Standard statement

If there is a juvenile detention facility within the agency that houses juveniles, a written directive governs the compliance with state regulatory requirements administered by the Board on Jail Officer Standards and Training as set forth in MS Code 45-4-3 (Establishment of BJOST); 45-4-5 (Powers of BJOST); 45-4-7 (Administrative and fiscal support); 45-4-9 (Certification of Detention Officers); 45-4-11 (Establishment, administration and maintenance of training program); 43-21-321 (Procedures and standards for Juvenile Detention Centers); and 43-21-323 (adherence to Juvenile Detention Facilities Monitoring Unit requirements) to include:

Each bullet must stand alone when establishing compliance, with proofs identified for every lettered requirement.

  1. a.Hiring application
  2. b.Trainee status
  3. c.Basic Training
  4. d.Administrative Action and
  5. e.Termination