RELATES TO:

KRS Chapter 196, 196.070, 196.073, 196.173, 196.610, Chapter 197, 197.140, 439.380, 440.450, 504.150, 640.070, 640.075

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, and preservation of the health of the prisoners. KRS 197.110 authorizes the department to promulgate administrative regulations for the classification of prisoners and 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 classification for the Department of Corrections.

1. Section 1. Incorporation by Reference.

   1. (1) "Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures, Chapter 18", October 15, 2024, are incorporated by reference. Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures Chapter 18 includes: 18.1Classification of the Inmate (5/15/24)18.2Central Office Classification Committee (5/15/24)18.3Confinement of Youthful Offenders (5/15/24)18.5Custody Level and Security (5/15/24)18.7Transfers (5/15/24)18.9Out-of-state Transfers (5/15/24)18.11Placement for Mental Health Treatment in CPTU or PCU (10/15/24)18.12Referral Procedure for Inmates Adjudicated Guilty But Mentally Ill (10/15/24)18.13Population Categories (5/15/24)18.15Protective Custody (5/15/24)18.16Information to the Parole Board (10/15/24)18.17Interstate Agreement on Detainers (7/9/07)18.18International Transfer of Inmates (5/14/07)
   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. 2515; 51 Ky.R. 885; 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 Jus-tice.RegsContact@ky.gov.