(a) Upon gaining knowledge of an allegation of abuse,
neglect, or exploitation, and until the finding of the internal investigation
is determined, the person alleged to have abused, neglected, or exploited
a juvenile must be placed on administrative leave or reassigned to
a position having no contact with the alleged victim, relatives of
the alleged victim, or other juveniles.
(b) If the chief administrative officer or the private
facility administrator is the person alleged to have abused, neglected,
or exploited a juvenile, the juvenile board chair must immediately
place him/her on administrative leave or reassign him/her to a position
having no contact with the alleged victim, relatives of the alleged
victim, or other juveniles.
(c) If, during the internal investigation, the subject
of investigation resigns or is terminated from employment, TJJD must
be notified no later than the second business day after the resignation
or termination.
(d) If a subject of investigation obtains employment
in another jurisdiction before the disposition of the internal investigation
has been finalized, the person may not be placed in a position having
any contact with any juveniles until the disposition of the internal
investigation is finalized in the county of previous employment.
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