An agency that is authorized to promulgate rules or adopt ordinances shall promulgate rules or adopt ordinances applicable to the agencies within their respective jurisdictions that establish procedures for the use of restraint and seclusion consistent with the provisions of this article. Any agency that has rules or ordinances in existence on April 22, 1999, is not required to promulgate additional rules or adopt additional ordinances unless that agency's existing rules or ordinances do not meet the minimum requirements of this article.
Source: L. 99: Entire article added, p. 382, § 1, effective April 22. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1328), ch. 345, p. 1406, § 8, effective June 10.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 26 - Human Services Code
Article 20 - Protection of Persons From Restraint
§ 26-20-103. Basis for Use of Restraint or Seclusion
§ 26-20-104. General Duties Relating to Use of Restraint on Individuals
§ 26-20-104.5. Duties Relating to Use of Seclusion by Division of Youth Services
§ 26-20-105. Staff Training Concerning the Use of Restraint and Seclusion - Adults and Youth
§ 26-20-106. Documentation Requirements for Restraint and Seclusion - Adults and Youth
§ 26-20-107. Review of the Use of Restraint and Seclusion
§ 26-20-110. Youth Restraint and Seclusion Working Group - Membership - Purpose - Repeal
§ 26-20-111. Use of Restraints in Public Schools - Certain Restraints Prohibited