No. 29464: R251-707. Legal Access

DAR File No.: 29464
Filed: 01/31/2007, 12:45
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized by Sections 63-46a-3, 64-13-7, 64-13-10, and 64-13-17 which allow the Department to adopt procedures in accordance with its responsibilities. The Department has the responsibility to provide policies and procedures which enable inmates access to courts and counsel while maintaining safety and security.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments have been received concerning this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued because it provides the policy and procedures necessary for inmates to access their counsel and the courts. These policies and procedures are necessary to maintain the safety and security of the staff, inmates, visitors, and property in a correctional facility.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Corrections
Administration
14717 S MINUTEMAN DR
DRAPER UT 84020-9549

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Gary Ogilvie at the above address, by phone at 801-545-5514, by FAX at 801-545-5523, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Thomas E. Patterson, Executive Director