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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET
Department of Corrections
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
501 KAR 6:310.Monitoring and operation of private prisons.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"On-site contract monitor" means a Department of Corrections employee assigned on-site at the private prison that is responsible for ensuring that operations are in compliance with contract terms.(2)
"Private provider" is defined by KRS 197.500(2)(3)
(4)
Section 2.
Private Provider.(1)
A private provider shall have a contract with the Department of Corrections to house prisoners committed to the custody of the department.(2)
A private provider shall operate the private prison in accordance with statutory requirements, contract terms, Corrections Policies and Procedures, and ACA standards to obtain or maintain accreditation.(3)
The Department of Corrections shall ensure that the requirements and terms provided by statute and the contract are monitored.Section 3.
Monitoring.(1)
One (1) on-site contract monitor shall be assigned to each private prison.(2)
An on-site contract monitor shall be a full-time position.(3)
The on-site contract monitor shall not normally carry out routine duties of the private prison including manning posts. However, the on-site contract monitor may provide support in the form of specialized training and advice or during an emergency situation, with the approval of both the warden of the private prison and the Deputy Commissioner of Adult Institutions or designee.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.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET
Department of Corrections
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
501 KAR 6:310.Monitoring and operation of private prisons.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"On-site contract monitor" means a Department of Corrections employee assigned on-site at the private prison that is responsible for ensuring that operations are in compliance with contract terms.(2)
"Private provider" is defined by KRS 197.500(2).Section 2.
Private Provider.(1)
A private provider shall have a contract with the Department of Corrections to house prisoners committed to the custody of the department.(2)
A private provider shall operate the private prison in accordance with statutory requirements, contract terms, Corrections Policies and Procedures, and ACA standards to obtain or maintain accreditation.(3)
The Department of Corrections shall ensure that the requirements and terms provided by statute and the contract are monitored.Section 3.
Monitoring.(1)
One (1) on-site contract monitor shall be assigned to each private prison.(2)
An on-site contract monitor shall be a full-time position.(3)
The on-site contract monitor shall not normally carry out routine duties of the private prison including manning posts. However, the on-site contract monitor may provide support in the form of specialized training and advice or during an emergency situation, with the approval of both the warden of the private prison and the Deputy Commissioner of Adult Institutions or designee.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.