R547-7-2. Definitions  


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  • (1) "Nonoffenders" means abused, neglected, or dependent youth.

    (2) "Sight and sound separation" means that juvenile detainees must be located or arranged as to be completely separated from incarcerated adults by sight and sound barriers such that the adult inmates cannot see juvenile detainees and vice versa. Also, conversation is not possible between juvenile detainees and adult inmates.

    (3) "Status offense" means a violation of the law that would not be a violation but for the age of the offender.