IACJJA Meeting
12/08/99
1000hrs, Owyhee Plaza Crystal Room
Present:
Doug Brown, Lynda Pollock, Janelle Schneider, Elaine Broyles, Terry
Lewis, Ted Knudsen, Bill Lasley, Kay
Carter, John Triplett, Nadine MacDonald, Billy Perkins, Steve Barton, Shane
Bahr, Jim Lawless, JoAnne Ries, Don Garner, Shelly Smith, Steve Jett, Roch
Clapp, Brian Walker, Roma Hawkins, Barry Jones
Meeting
was opened at 1010.
Introductions
Quarterly
Meetings of our Association and the scheduling of meetings was discussed.
We decided to meet in September at IJJA, December in Boise, March in
McCall, and have a floating meeting in June.
This year’s (2000) meeting in June will be in Coeur d’Alene.
The meeting scheduled for the IJJA conference can be on the last day of
the conference either after the closing session (or instead of the closing
session decides to cancel the session in future conferences). The meetings will
be Mar 8, 2000 in McCall, June 21, 2000 in Cd’A, December 6, 2000 in Boise. The meetings will start at 1000 hrs. We also briefly discussed having the members RSVP to the
secretary by at least three days prior to the meeting so that the correct number
of lunches can be ordered. We do
not want to buy too many lunches.
We
also talked about the sharing of information between members and making
decisions outside the boundaries of the meeting. JoAnne simply suggested that we keep on using the email
information system and we should all be responsible and answer email if a
response is requested. Please
send current email information to Steve so that we have an accurate listing for
all administrators.
It
was motioned by Nadine MacDonald that the minutes be approved, this was seconded
by Steve Barton. Passed
unanimously.
Treasurers
Report Don Garner reported that
there is $3360.42 in bank account.
He
also wants to send out a REMINDER TO PAY DUES FOR IACJJA MEMBERSHIP. If you do
not have the paperwork please let Don know.
Doug
passed out proposed legislation regarding victim’s rights.
This has an issue about the probation department’s duties as outlined
in Section 3c. Some of the counties
have victim’s rights matters handled by the Prosecuting Attorney’s office.
Differences in regions and counties will further cloud this issue. Also,
section 1h gives the victims the right to read the social history of the
perpetrator, and require the victim to keep the information confidential.
This legislation came out of a task force put together by the Idaho Youth
Ranch. If you have input, please
contact Mike Jones at the Idaho Youth Ranch.
For
other legislation, please check the Legislation homepage often.
Many times, the agendas for the different committees are posted the day
before. You can check on any
new legislation at the Legislative Homepage.
The address is http://www.state.id.us/legislat/legislat.html
Legislative
proposals recommended by the Juvenile Justice Advisory Team of Magistrate Judges
during the meeting of November 2, 1999 was passed out by Doug.
The length of probation allowable being extended to
21st Birthday for sex offenders was discussed
The issue of having court ordered restitution
paid first, and any other court ordered payments after restitution is paid.
Bill
Lasley passed out bills from DJC.
1.
Community
based facility or staff secure facility legislation discussed.
2.
19-2601
to allow waived juvenile to be supervised after release by juvenile probation
and allow blended sentences. Some
of the problem behind the sentencing issue deals with licensing issues with
facilities, and whether or not they may hold juveniles after they turn 18.
Some of the bill is not clear enough to satisfy PA’s and some probation
administrators.
3.
Escapes.
Makes it clear that if a kid is in the custody of the state, if they
escape after being charged with a charge that would be a felony, the escape
charge would be a felony.
4.
Escapes.
Allows the Director of the Department of Juvenile Corrections to issue an
administrative order to apprehend escaped juvenile.
Doug
wanted to have volunteers to help on the standards for juvenile probation
officers. The following people
volunteered:
John
Triplett, Roma Hawkins, Terry Lewis, Nadine MacDonald, Billy Perkins, Kay
Carter, Shane Bahr
Billy
will be the contact person for the group.
Feedback
was very positive about the Handle With Care training that was conducted in
November. A letter was written to
the Juvenile Justice Commission thanking them for their support and summarizing
the responses that were received. Steve
Jett asked to be on the agenda to thank them but the agenda was full.
Roch
Clapp asked for continuing input on training issues. He plans to continue meeting with all administrators for
ideas. Input requested for juvenile
detention academy---length, grandfathering old-timers, certification of
detention officers, etc. A
one week academy was discussed and prioritizing training topics will be
important because of the short time period.
We also talked about OJT training after the academy that may be
considered. Roch proposed that the
detention center administrators meet with him and discuss the program. A meeting will be scheduled to accomplish that.
Frequency of the academy also discussed.
Making the training mandatory or voluntary is an issue.
Also, is the full training program being mandated for part-time
employees?
Also,
certification of juvenile detention centers will be Roch’s other duty, and he
talked about his plan to inspect the centers in March.
The
Writ of Habeas Corpus that was filed in Latah County for keeping over 18 year
old kid in Juvenile Detention was discussed.
The writ was withdrawn.
1-step
drug detection program information
was passed out to members.
NJDA
Membership was encouraged, and membership application was passed out.
Lunch
was served.
Roseanne
Hardin, Liz Lovell, joined the meeting at 1330 hrs
Drug
and Alcohol issues
There
seems to be confusion as to whether funding is flexible with Subs abuse $.
Determination regarding flexibility is made on the regional level.
Federal funds usually do not have a lot of limitations on flexibility
except for those funds earmarked for women and children. Also, additional
funding has been added for families. Residential
Treatment is one place where flexibility is limited.
Roseanne Hardin will get information to Doug for distribution to
members. Some confusion still
exists as to who qualifies for services.
Bill suggested gatekeeping training throughout the state.
1-800-##
very inconsistent screenings, eligibility sometimes the issue, some
very detailed, some too brief,
Eligibility
Only the child’s income considered.
Upper limit is 175% of poverty. Also,
under 16, parent’s permission required.
Information
on Children’s Health Insurance Program passed out.
Motion
to adjourn by Elaine Broyles and seconded by Barry Jones.
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