NEWS Juvenile Detention Facilities - Licensing Section (LAC 67.V.Chapter 75)

Chapter 75, Juvenile Detention Facilities is being amended in accordance with R.S. 15:1110.3 which requires transfer of licensure and regulation from the Department of Children and Family Services to OJJ. This law requires the amendment of licensing standards for juvenile detention facilities to promulgated and in place by July 2024.  All juvenile detention facilities are mandated to be licensed.

 Regulatory functions have been amended to prevent imminent peril to health, safety, or welfare of youth, support staff, and the general public. Emergency action is necessary to ensure that OJJ is in compliance with the above mentioned statute.

The Notice of Intent to Amend LAC 67.V.Chapter 75 will be published in the Louisiana Register on September 20, 2024.

Interested persons may submit written comments by writing to Jennifer Van Metre, Deputy General, P.O. Box 66458, Audubon Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70896, or electronically at OJJ_Regulations@la.gov pertaining to this proposed Rule. Comments will be accepted through the close of business, 4:30 p.m., October 10, 2024.

Contact Information: Jennifer Van Metre, Deputy General Counsel, Legal Division, P.O. Box 66458, Baton Rouge, LA 70896.

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