36-411.01. Adult residential care institutions; recidivism reduction services; rules

A. An adult residential care institution subclass that is authorized to provide recidivism reduction services may employ recidivism reduction staff who are exempt from the requirements of section 36-411, subsection E to assist in the delivery of recidivism reduction services.

B. An applicant for employment is exempt from the requirements of section 36-411, subsection E if the applicant does both of the following:

1. Successfully completes treatment for recidivism reduction as prescribed by rule.

2. Passes a background and screening evaluation conducted by the adult residential care institution as prescribed by rule that demonstrates that the individual is not a threat to the health or safety of staff or residents of the adult residential care institution.

C. As prescribed by rule, only adult residents of an adult residential care institution who have been referred to receive recidivism reduction services may receive services from recidivism reduction staff.

D. An adult resident of an adult residential care institution may be referred for recidivism reduction services if the adult resident is one or more of the following:

1. Charged with or convicted of one or more criminal offenses.

2. Referred by a court, prosecutor or probation officer.

3. Approved for placement at the adult residential care institution by a health care professional who is licensed pursuant to title 32 and whose scope of practice includes recidivism reduction services.