Basic Rights of Youth at Juvenile Hall

Fair treatment and protection
A place to sleep with full bedding
Three full meals a day, and a nighttime snack
Clean clothing
Clean and sanitary living conditions
Certain personal hygiene items
Daily shower, access to a toilet, and drinking water as needed
Minimum exercise
Information on rules and consequences for Juvenile Hall
Access to a grievance procedure
Parent and attorney (and attorney’s authorized agents) visits as well as phone calls
Access to legal counsel and confidential legal mail
Telephone calls - two at the time of booking; more calls if youth has children
Right to send and receive mail; legal correspondence is free and unlimited
Access to religious services
Access to an education
Access to medical care and counseling services
Translation of their rights, should they need it