RELATES TO:

KRS Chapters 196, 197, 197.400 - 197.440, Chapter 439

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 196.035, 196.111, 197.020, 197.110, 439.3101, 439.640

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 196.111 requires the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations for an evidence-based practices review process. 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 439.3101 requires the department to promulgate administrative regulations that require the supervision and treatment of supervised individuals in accordance with evidence-based practices. KRS 439.640 requires the department to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of the vocational training program for inmates in the last ninety (90) days of confinement. This administrative regulation establishes policies and procedures concerning programs and sentence credits for the Department of Corrections.

1. Section 1. Incorporation by Reference.

   1. (1) "Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures, Chapter 30", October 15September 13May 15, 2024, are incorporated by reference. Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures Chapter 30 includes: 30.1Program Approval Process, Evaluation, and Measurement (5/15/24)30.2Program Credit (5/15/24)30.3Risk and Needs Assessment and Reentry Programming Training and Quality Assurance (10/15/24)(5/15/24)30.4Probation Program Credit (5/15/24)30.5Sex Offender Treatment Program (10/15/24)(5/15/24)30.6Division of Addiction Services Substance Abuse Program (5/15/24)30.7DOC Approved Substance Abuse Program Parole Compliance Credits and Probation Program Credits (5/15/24)30.8Pretrial Substance Abuse Program (PSAP) 9/13/24(5/15/24)30.9Supporting Others in Active Recovery (SOAR) Program (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. 2530; 51 Ky.R. 678, 891; eff. 32-4-2025.)

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.