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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor H.B. 1342
Section 2-118(d), (g), and (h) and 2-119
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2003 Replacement Volume and 2004 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article 88A - Department of Human Resources
Section 6(b)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2003 Replacement Volume and 2004 Supplement)
BY adding to
Article - State Government
Section 6-301 through 6-306, inclusive, to be under the new subtitle "Subtitle 3.
Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit"
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2004 Replacement Volume)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article 49D - Office for Children, Youth, and Families
[40.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) "Disciplinary action" means any punitive action against a child that
results in more security, additional obligations, or less personal freedom.
(c) "Department" means the Department of Juvenile Services.
(d) "Facility" means:
(1) A residential facility operated by the Department; and
(2) A residential facility owned by the Department but privately
operated.
(e) (1) "Grievance" means a complaint made by a child or on behalf of a child
due to a circumstance or action considered to be unjust.
(2) "Grievance" does not include an employee grievance, disciplinary
appeal, or complaint.
(f) "Independent juvenile justice monitor" means an individual employed by
the Office for Children, Youth, and Families to determine whether the needs of
children under the jurisdiction of the Department are being met in compliance with
State law, that their rights are being upheld, and that they are not being abused.
(g) "Office" means the Office of the Independent Juvenile Justice Monitor.
(h) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Juvenile Services.
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