RELATES TO:

KRS Chapters 196, 197, KRS 441.540, 441.550

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 196.035, 197.020, 197.110

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:

KRS 196.035 authorizes the secretary to promulgate administrative regulations deemed necessary or suitable for the proper administration of the functions of the cabinet or any division in the cabinet. KRS 197.020(1)(a) and (b) require the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations for the government and discipline of the penitentiary, government and official conduct of all officials connected with the penitentiary, government of the prisoners in their deportment and conduct, character of food and diet of the prisoners, preservation of the health of the prisoners, daily cleansing of the penitentiary, cleanliness of the persons of the prisoners, general sanitary government of the penitentiary and prisoners, character of the labor, quantity of food and clothing, and the length of time during which the prisoners shall be employed daily. KRS 197.110 authorizes the department to promulgate administrative regulations for purposes as the department deems necessary and proper for carrying out the intent of KRS Chapter 197. This administrative regulation establishes policies and procedures concerning special management and restricted housing inmates, safekeepers, and contract prisoners for the Department of Corrections.

1. Section 1. Incorporation by Reference.

   1. (1) "Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures, Chapter 10", October 15, 2024, are incorporated by reference. Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures Chapter 10 includes: 10.2Special Management and Restrictive Housing (10/15/24)10.3Safekeepers and Contract Prisoners (10/15/24)
   2. (2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of Legal Services, 125 Holmes Street, 2nd Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-3279, fax (502) 564-6686, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material may be obtained from the Department of Corrections Web site in the policies and procedures area at https://corrections.ky.gov/About/cpp/Pages/default.aspx or the regulation filing area at https://corrections.ky.gov/about/pages/lrcfilings.aspx.

History

(50 Ky.R. 2504; 51 Ky.R. 882; eff. 2-4-2025.)

FILED WITH LRC: October 15, 2024

CONTACT PERSON: Nathan Goens, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, 125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-8216, fax (502) 564-6686, email Justice.RegsContact@ky.gov