Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 505 - JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Kentucky Administrative Regulations – Title 505
Cabinet: Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
Department: Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Overview:
Title 505 of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) contains the regulatory framework established by the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) under the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. These regulations govern the custody, treatment, rehabilitation, education, discipline, and reentry of juvenile offenders in Kentucky’s juvenile justice system.
The DJJ is responsible for managing juvenile detention centers, youth development centers, group homes, day treatment programs, and community-based services across the state.
Key Regulatory Areas in Title 505:
1. Juvenile Detention and Placement
Criteria for secure detention, pre-adjudication, and post-adjudication placement.
Intake assessment and classification procedures.
Use of risk and needs assessments.
2. Facility Standards and Operations
Safety and security protocols in youth detention facilities.
Staffing requirements and staff training standards.
Facility inspections and licensing requirements.
3. Juvenile Rights and Due Process
Juvenile grievance procedures.
Access to education, religious services, and legal counsel.
Procedures for disciplinary actions and appeals.
4. Education and Treatment Services
Requirements for academic instruction within DJJ facilities.
Behavioral health, substance abuse, and rehabilitative programming.
Individual treatment planning and progress evaluations.
5. Community Supervision and Reentry
Parole, probation, and aftercare supervision standards.
Conditions for early release or community reintegration.
Transitional services and family reintegration programs.
6. Use of Force and Restraints
Guidelines for the use of physical restraints, isolation, and seclusion.
Prohibition of cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment.
Reporting and review requirements for use-of-force incidents.
7. Confidentiality and Records
Protection and handling of juvenile records.
Access to information by law enforcement, courts, and guardians.
Examples of Relevant Chapters (Typical Chapter Numbers):
505 KAR 1:110 – Criteria for detention of juveniles
505 KAR 1:140 – Standards for juvenile detention facilities
505 KAR 1:150 – Juvenile intake and risk assessment procedures
505 KAR 1:160 – Use of physical control and restraints
505 KAR 1:170 – Juvenile grievance system
505 KAR 1:180 – Aftercare and community reintegration standards
Note: Chapter numbers and contents may vary or be updated. For the most current version, consult the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (LRC).
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