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55 Pa. Code § 3800.206. Seclusion.

§ 3800.206. Seclusion.

 Seclusion, defined as placing a child in a locked room, is prohibited. A locked room includes a room with any type of door-locking device, such as a key lock, spring lock, bolt lock, foot pressure lock or physically holding the door shut.

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  3800.171 (relating to safe transportation); and 55 Pa. Code §  3800.273 (relating to exceptions for secure care).



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