SECTION 343.638. Exceptions to Requirement to be Supervised by Juvenile Supervision Officer  


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  • A resident shall be supervised by a juvenile supervision officer in accordance with requirements of this subchapter with the following exceptions:

    (1) No more than three residents may be supervised by a professional when the professional is working with the residents in a capacity that relates to the professional's licensure, certification, professional training, or education.

    (2) A juvenile supervision officer shall provide constant visual supervision of any therapeutic group between four and twelve residents when those residents are working with a qualified mental health professional or mental health provider.

    (3) Private visitation between one resident and an attorney, authorized visitor, or clergy does not require the constant physical presence of a juvenile supervision officer.

Source Note: The provisions of this §343.638 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4387; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243