Title 505 | Chapter 001 | Regulation 420
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505 KAR 1:420.Youthful offenders.
Section 1.
Sentence, Admission, Transfer.(1)
A youthful offender sentenced to confinement by a circuit court shall serve the sentence in a DJJ operated facility, or approved or contracted facility, until one (1) of the events listed in KRS 640.030 occurs.(2)
A youthful offender convicted and awaiting classification placement shall:(a)
Be placed within sixty (60) days of sentencing;(b)
Have contact from a DJJ representative at least once per week while in a non-DJJ detention facility; and(c)
Be subject to DNA collection.(3)
A youthful offender shall be advised verbally and in writing, and sign an acknowledgement regarding the requirements of KRS 640.070 upon admission. A program shall provide foreign language interpretation of the materials for the youthful offender if a language barrier exists.(4)
Placement of a youthful offender shall be in accordance with the Classification and Placement Manual incorporated by reference in 505 KAR 1:100.(5)
If a youthful offender is transferred to another facility, a new copy of the KRS 640.070 acknowledgement shall be signed by the youthful offender.(6)
DJJ shall not extend jurisdiction for a youthful offender beyond the age of eighteen (18) years and five (5) months except in special circumstances as described by KRS 640.075(1).Section 2.
Educational Good Time.(1)
Sentence credits for education shall be awarded in accordance with KRS 197.045(1)(a)(2) for a youthful offender. A youthful offender shall receive ninety (90) days sentence credit for:(a)
Successful completion of the following education:1.
High school equivalency diploma;2.
High school diploma;3.
Two (2) or four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university;4.
Career or technical education program approved by the department; or5.
Two (2) or four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university online or by correspondence approved by the department;(b)
Successfully completing a drug treatment or other evidenced based program approved by the department; or(c)
Successfully completing a civics education program that requires passing a final exam approved or offered by the department.(2)
A list of department approved courses shall be available on the department Web site and posted at each facility in an area accessible to juveniles.(3)
Education sentence credit shall not be awarded for:(a)
An individual course;(b)
A certificate;(c)
Completion of a module or level within a larger trade or career or technical education program;(d)
Degree from an unapproved correspondence course provider;(e)
Degree from non-accredited entity; or(f)
Any program not approved by the department.Section 3.
Meritorious Good Time.(1)
A youthful offender shall be considered for meritorious good time monthly to determine eligibility.(2)
If a youthful offender was absent without leave or was adjudicated or convicted of an additional felony that occurred while in a DJJ residential program, the six (6) month period following the return to the program from AWOL status or conviction of another felony shall not be considered for an award of meritorious good time.(3)
Once an award period has been reviewed, future awards shall not include any previously considered time period.(4)
Youthful offenders may be awarded meritorious good time for each full calendar month served. Meritorious good time may be awarded on jail or detention time or parole violation time. Partial months shall not be considered for award amounts.(5)
Facility time shall be calculated in full month increments only and shall not be added to jail or detention credit or parole violation time.Section 4.
Extraordinary Meritorious Good Time.(1)
A youthful offender may be considered for extraordinary meritorious good time pursuant to KRS 197.045(1)(b)3.(2)
A youthful offender may be nominated for extraordinary meritorious good time by a staff person. The nomination shall be in writing and describe in detail the exceptional service performed by the youthful offender and the emergency. The written nomination shall be provided to the offender information administrator.(3)
The offender information administrator shall submit the completed nomination to the commissioner for a decision concerning extraordinary meritorious good time. The commissioner may request additional information before making a decision concerning the nomination.(4)
Offender information staff shall credit to the youthful offender's sentence any extraordinary meritorious good time awarded by the commissioner. The document approving the extraordinary meritorious good time shall be maintained in the offender management system or individual client record.Section 5.
Victim Information and Notification Everyday.(1)
A crime victim may register to be notified, if a youthful offender is absent without leave or has escaped, reaches sentence serve-out, or has a court-ordered release.(2)
Registering by the victim or members of the public in VINE shall be voluntary and confidential.(3)
A person shall be registered to receive electronic notification. The person may register:(a)
Electronically using the Web site, www.vinelink.com; or(b)
By calling the toll-free VINE line at 800-511-1670.(4)
A convicted youthful offender shall be added to the VINE database no later than the day of initial placement by the classification branch, and in the event of a change in custody status, the change shall be entered.HISTORY: (50 Ky.R. 278, 1115; eff. 3-5-2024.)
VICKI REED, Commissioner
APPROVED BY AGENCY: October 12, 2023
FILED WITH LRC: October 12, 2023 at 3:15 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON: Amy Barker, Assistant General Counsel, Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, 125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-3279, fax (502) 564-6686, email Justice.RegsContact@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Amy Barker
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for youthful offenders in the custody of the department.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation meets statutory authorization or requirements in KRS 15A.065(1), 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 605.150, 635.095, and 640.120 for administrative regulations.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 15A.065(1), 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 605.150, 635.095, and 640.120 authorize the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and the Department of Juvenile Justice to promulgate administrative regulations for the proper administration of the cabinet and its programs.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The regulation provides direction and information to department staff and youthful offenders concerning special requirements for youthful offenders and procedures for victim notification of release and procedures that govern operations of facilities with juveniles in the custody of the department.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
Not applicable
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
Not applicable
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
Not applicable
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This affects approximately 538 DJJ employees, 54 youthful offenders and their families, and victims of youthful offenders.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
DJJ staff and juveniles will have to follow the requirements for youthful offenders and victims for notification of release.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
The administrative regulation will assist in the effective and orderly management of the department and its facilities.
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(b) On a continuing basis:
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
DJJ budgeted funds for the biennium.
(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
An increase in funding is not anticipated.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does establish any fee.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
NO. Tiering was not appropriate in this administrative regulation because the administrative regulation applies equally to all those individuals or entities regulated by it.
FISCAL NOTE
(1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
Department of Juvenile Justice
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 15A.065, 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 15A.305, 200.080-200.120, 605.150, 635.095, 640.120, 645.250, Chapters 600-645
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
This administrative regulation will not create any revenue.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
This administrative regulation will not create any revenue.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(4) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and cost savings of regulated entities for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for the first year?
This administrative regulation is not anticipated to generate any cost savings.
(b) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for subsequent years?
This administrative regulation is not anticipated to generate any cost savings.
(c) How much will it cost the regulated entities for the first year?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(d) How much will it cost the regulated entities for subsequent years?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Cost Savings (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(5) Explain whether this administrative regulation will have a major economic impact, as defined below.
"Major economic impact" means an overall negative or adverse economic impact from an administrative regulation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more on state or local government or regulated entities, in aggregate, as determined by the promulgating administrative bodies. [KRS 13A.010(13)] A major economic impact to the agency is not anticipated.
505 KAR 1:420.Youthful offenders.
Section 1.
Sentence, Admission, Transfer.(1)
A youthful offender sentenced to confinement by a circuit court shall serve the sentence in a DJJ operated facility, or approved or contracted facility, until one (1) of the events listed in KRS 640.030 occurs.(2)
A youthful offender convicted and awaiting classification placement shall:(a)
Be placed within sixty (60) days of sentencing;(b)
Have contact from a DJJ representative at least once per week while in a non-DJJ detention facility; and(c)
Be subject to DNA collection.(3)
A youthful offender shall be advised verbally and in writing, and sign an acknowledgement regarding the requirements of KRS 640.070 upon admission. A program shall provide foreign language interpretation of the materials for the youthful offender(4)
Placement of a youthful offender shall be in accordance with the Classification and Placement Manual incorporated by reference in 505 KAR 1:100.(5)
If a youthful offender is transferred to another facility, a new copy of the KRS 640.070 acknowledgement shall be signed by the youthful offender.(6)
DJJ shall not extend jurisdiction for a youthful offender beyond the age of eighteen (18) years and five (5) months except in special circumstances as described by KRS 640.075(1).Section 2.
Educational Good Time.(1)
Sentence credits for education shall be awarded in accordance with KRS 197.045(1)(a)(2) for a youthful offender. A youthful offender shall receive ninety (90) days sentence credit for:(a)
Successful completion of the following education:1.
High school equivalency diploma;2.
High school diploma;3.
Two (2) or four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university;4.
Career or technical education program approved by the department; or5.
Two (2) or four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university online or by correspondence approved by the department;(b)
Successfully completing a drug treatment or other evidenced based program approved by the department; or(c)
Successfully completing a civics education program that requires passing a final exam approved or offered by the department.(2)
A list of department approved courses shall be available on the department Web site and posted at each facility in an area accessible to juveniles.(3)
Education sentence credit shall not be awarded for:(a)
An individual course;(b)
A certificate;(c)
Completion of a module or level within a larger trade or career or technical education program;(d)
Degree from an unapproved(e)
Degree from non-accredited entity; or(f)
Any program not approved by the department.Section 3.
Meritorious Good Time.(1)
A youthful offender shall be considered for meritorious good time monthly to determine eligibility.(2)
If a youthful offender was absent without leave or was adjudicated or convicted of an additional felony that occurred while in a DJJ residential program, the six (6) month period following the return to the program from AWOL status or conviction of another felony shall not be considered for an award of meritorious good time.(3)
Once an award period has been reviewed, future awards shall not include any previously considered time period.(4)
Youthful offenders may be awarded meritorious good time for each full calendar month served. Meritorious good time may be awarded on jail or detention time or parole violation time. Partial months shall not be considered for award amounts.(5)
Facility time shall be calculated in full month increments only and shall not be added to jail or detention credit or parole violation time.Section 4.
Extraordinary Meritorious Good Time.(1)
A youthful offender may be considered for extraordinary meritorious good time pursuant to KRS 197.045(1)(b)3.(2)
A youthful offender may be nominated for extraordinary meritorious good time by a staff person. The nomination shall be in writing and describe in detail the exceptional service performed by the youthful offender and the emergency. The written nomination shall be provided to the offender information administrator.(3)
The offender information administrator shall submit the completed nomination to the commissioner for a decision concerning extraordinary meritorious good time. The commissioner may request additional information before making a decision concerning the nomination.(4)
Offender information staff shall credit to the youthful offender's sentence any extraordinary meritorious good time awarded by the commissioner. The document approving the extraordinary meritorious good time shall be maintained in the offender management system or individual client record.Section 5.
Victim Information and Notification Everyday.(1)
A crime victim may register to be notified, if a youthful offender is absent without leave or has escaped, reaches sentence serve-out, or has a court-ordered release.(2)
Registering by the victim or members of the public in VINE shall be voluntary and confidential.(3)
A person shall be registered to receive electronic notification. The person may register:(a)
Electronically using the Web site(b)
By calling the toll-free VINE line at 800-511-1670.(4)
A convicted youthful offender shall be added to the VINE database no later than the day of initial placement by the classification branch, and in the event of a change in custody status, the change shall be entered.HISTORY: (50 Ky.R. 278, 1115; eff. 3-5-2024.)
VICKI REED, Commissioner
APPROVED BY AGENCY: October 12, 2023
FILED WITH LRC: October 12, 2023 at 3:15 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON: Amy Barker, Assistant General Counsel, Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, 125 Holmes Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 564-3279, fax (502) 564-6686, email Justice.RegsContact@ky.gov.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Amy Barker
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for youthful offenders in the custody of the department.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation meets statutory authorization or requirements in KRS 15A.065(1), 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 605.150, 635.095, and 640.120 for administrative regulations.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
KRS 15A.065(1), 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 605.150, 635.095, and 640.120 authorize the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and the Department of Juvenile Justice to promulgate administrative regulations for the proper administration of the cabinet and its programs.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The regulation provides direction and information to department staff and youthful offenders concerning special requirements for youthful offenders and procedures for victim notification of release and procedures that govern operations of facilities with juveniles in the custody of the department.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
Not applicable
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
Not applicable
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
Not applicable
(3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
This affects approximately 538 DJJ employees, 54 youthful offenders and their families, and victims of youthful offenders.
(4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
DJJ staff and juveniles will have to follow the requirements for youthful offenders and victims for notification of release.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):
The administrative regulation will assist in the effective and orderly management of the department and its facilities.
(5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(b) On a continuing basis:
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation:
DJJ budgeted funds for the biennium.
(7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
An increase in funding is not anticipated.
(8) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does establish any fee.
(9) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
NO. Tiering was not appropriate in this administrative regulation because the administrative regulation applies equally to all those individuals or entities regulated by it.
FISCAL NOTE
(1) What units, parts, or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation?
Department of Juvenile Justice
(2) Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation.
KRS 15A.065, 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 15A.305, 200.080-200.120, 605.150, 635.095, 640.120, 645.250, Chapters 600-645
(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year?
This administrative regulation will not create any revenue.
(b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years?
This administrative regulation will not create any revenue.
(c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Revenues (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(4) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and cost savings of regulated entities for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect.
(a) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for the first year?
This administrative regulation is not anticipated to generate any cost savings.
(b) How much cost savings will this administrative regulation generate for the regulated entities for subsequent years?
This administrative regulation is not anticipated to generate any cost savings.
(c) How much will it cost the regulated entities for the first year?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
(d) How much will it cost the regulated entities for subsequent years?
An exact cost of compliance is unknown, but it is not anticipated that this administrative regulation will increase current costs.
Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.
Cost Savings (+/-):
Expenditures (+/-):
Other Explanation:
(5) Explain whether this administrative regulation will have a major economic impact, as defined below.
"Major economic impact" means an overall negative or adverse economic impact from an administrative regulation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or more on state or local government or regulated entities, in aggregate, as determined by the promulgating administrative bodies. [KRS 13A.010(13)] A major economic impact to the agency is not anticipated.