2022 Juvenile Titles 15 and 24 Regulations Revision: Secure Youth Treatment Facility Subcommittee
On November 2, 2022, the 2022 Juvenile Regulations Revision Executive Steering Committee (ESC) requested the creation of a Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF) Subcommittee to review regulations and propose changes specific to the operation, design, or construction of facilities that house SYTF populations. This webpage will provide a links, information, and updates regarding the SYTF Subcommittee as they become available. Please check back regularly for updates.
September 26, 2025 – SYTF Subcommittee Meeting Recording and Subsequent Title 15 Draft Availability
The SYTF Subcommittee reached consensus on the Title 15 and Title 24 regulations during their final meeting on September 19, 2025, with only a few alternative revisions to the Title 15 Regulation Text document made available on August 14, 2025. The subsequent Title 15 Regulation Revision Text is available at the link below and all revisions made by the SYTF Subcommittee are highlighted in blue within the document.
- Title 15 Regulations Revision Text (rev. 09/2025)
- Title 15 Regulations Revision Matrix (rev. 09/2025)
Recording of the September 19, 2025 SYTF Subcommittee Meeting is available at the link below:
August 14, 2025 – Juvenile Regulations Revision Update: Title 15 and Title 24 Draft Availability and SYTF Subcommittee and ESC Meeting Dates
The BSCC is pleased to announce that the drafts of the proposed Titles 15 and 24 regulation revisions are available for review. The proposed revisions represent the dedication, hard work, and countless hours of thoughtful discussion and reflection from the members of the Executive Steering Committee (ESC), Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF) Subcommittee, and each of the four subject-matter expert (SME) workgroups, in addition to input from community members, youth and families affected by juvenile detention, and staff of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, Office of the State Fire Marshal, and California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. When drafting these proposed revisions, BSCC staff carefully considered the input of these diverse groups of subject matter experts, balancing best practices and facility operations to ensure that these regulations provide safe and stable facilities for housing our youth. In addition to the Title 15 and Title 24 regulations revision text documents, BSCC staff prepared matrices that describe the proposed revisions reflected in the regulation text documents.
- Title 15 Regulations Revision Text
- Title 15 Regulations Revision Matrix
- Title 24 Regulations Revision Text
- Title 24 Regulations Revision Matrix
In addition, the SYTF Subcommittee and ESC meetings have been scheduled:
- SYTF Subcommittee Meeting: Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00 am.
- ESC Meeting: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:00 am.
- ESC October 14, 2025 Meeting Agenda *updated 10/8/2025*
- ESC Member Roster
- ESC Meeting Materials *updated 9/26/2025*
Each meeting will take place at the BSCC office in Sacramento, CA; Members and the public will also have the option to attend via Zoom. The agenda for each meeting and any additional meeting materials will be made available at least 10 days prior to the meeting dates.
July 13, 2023
The Meeting Agenda and Briefing Materials for the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2023, are now available. Please see the agenda and materials by clicking on the links below:
UPDATED 08/01/2023:
Recording of the July 28, 2023 Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting and the expert panel’s presentations on therapeutic facilities are now available at the links below:
July 28, 2023 SYTF Subcommittee Meeting
June 8, 2023 – Date of Second Secure Youth Treatment Facility Subcommittee Meeting
The BSCC is pleased to announce that the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee will meet again on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the BSCC office in Sacramento, CA. Members of the public will also have the option to attend via Zoom. The meeting agenda and materials are forthcoming. Please check back for updates.
February 28, 2023
The Meeting Agenda and Briefing Materials for the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 10, 2023, are now available. Please see the agenda and materials by either visiting the February 21 update or clicking on the links below:- Meeting Agenda
- Briefing Materials *updated on 3/10/2023*
UPDATED 03/13/2023:
Recording of the March 10, 2023 Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee Meeting is located below: March 10, 2023 SYTF Subcommittee MeetingFebruary 21, 2023 – SYTF Subcommittee Members and First Meeting Date
The BSCC is pleased to announce the Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will review minimum standards in Titles 15 and 24 and create proposed revisions that address the operation, design, or construction of SYTF facilities. Subcommittee recommendations will be presented to the ESC for consideration and inclusion in their revision of juvenile regulations. The SYTF Subcommittee will meet on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the BSCC office in Sacramento, CA. Members of the public will also have the option to attend via zoom.- SYTF Subcommittee Members
- Meeting Agenda
- Briefing Materials *updated on 3/10/2023*
December 6, 2022
At its first meeting, the 2022 Juvenile Regulations Revision ESC requested the creation of a Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF) Subcommittee to review regulations and propose changes specific to the operation, design, or construction of facilities that house SYTF populations.