RELATES TO:

KRS Chapters 196, 197, 197.120, 197.140, 197.170, 197.175, 421.500, 439.3110, 439.3405, 439.590, 439.600, 439.610, 440.010, 441.146, 441.148, 532.200-532.262

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 196.035, 197.020, 197.110, 441.148

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 purposes as the department deems necessary and proper for carrying out the intent of KRS Chapter 197. KRS 441.148(1) requires the department to promulgate administrative regulations to establish standards for the operation of reentry centers established pursuant to KRS 441.146. This administrative regulation establishes policies and procedures concerning release preparation and temporary release for the Department of Corrections.

1. Section 1. Incorporation by Reference.

   1. (1) "Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures, Chapter 25", OctoberMay 15, 2024, are incorporated by reference. Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures Chapter 25 includes: 25.2Public Official Notification of Release of an Inmate (10/15/24)(10/14/05)25.3Pre-release Program (10/15/24)(11/15/06)25.4Inmate Furloughs (5/15/24)25.6Community Service Center Program and Jail Placement (10/15/24)(11/13/18)25.10Administrative Release of Inmates (10/15/24)(1/13/20)25.11Victim Services (10/15/24)(8/25/09)25.12Home Incarceration Program (10/15/24)(1/13/20)25.13Women's Medical Release: Pregnancy (10/15/24)(11/13/18)25.14Reentry Center Program (10/15/24)(11/13/18)25.15Early Medical Parole Review (5/15/24)
   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. 2526; 51 Ky.R. 888; 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.