This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding the Department of Juvenile Corrections. It modifies the language to specify that "each employee" of the department, as well as employees of licensees or contract service providers, and volunteers with unsupervised direct contact with committed youth, must undergo fingerprinting and criminal history checks. The timeframe for submitting fingerprints has been extended from seven days to ten days before unsupervised contact. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for individuals with supervised direct contact, requiring them to also undergo criminal history checks.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the conditions under which contracts with service providers or licensees may be canceled or terminated, particularly if employees are awaiting trial or have been convicted of certain offenses. It also establishes definitions for terms such as "direct contact," "supervised," and "unsupervised," enhancing the clarity of the statute. Overall, the updates aim to strengthen the oversight and safety protocols for individuals interacting with committed youth in secure care facilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-2814