Louisiana Promulgated Detention Standards (Louisiana Register Vol. 38, No.2 February 20, 2012)
Published Dec 1, 2012, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
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The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Division of Programs, Licensing Section in accordance with provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:953(B) proposes to adopt LAC 67:V.Chapter 75 to include standards for juvenile detention facilities. This Emergency Rule shall become effective upon the signature of the DCFS secretary and shall remain in effect for a period of 120 days. Subpart 8, Residential Licensing is being amended to add Chapter 75 in accordance with R.S. 15:1110 which requires DCFS to license juvenile detention facilities. This law requires the creation of licensing standards for juvenile detention facilities and for such standards to be promulgated and in place by January 2012. All juvenile detention facilities are mandated to be licensed by January 1, 2013. Emergency action is necessary to ensure that DCFS is in compliance with the above mentioned statute.
