No. 36040 (5-year Review): Rule R251-306. Sponsors in Community Correctional Centers

DAR File No.: 36040
Filed: 04/06/2012 01:47:59 PM

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 63G-3-201, 64-13-10, and 64-13-17. The purpose of this rule is to provide the Department's policy for sponsors accompanying offenders of Community Correctional Centers into the community and to explain the process of applying to be a sponsor.

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

There have been no communications with the Department of Corrections in support or opposition to this rule to the date or this renewal application.

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

It is the policy of the Department that offenders assigned to Centers should be afforded the opportunity to develop or strengthen community support systems and family relationships through the use of sponsors. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

• Greg Peay at the above address, by phone at 801-201-6052, by FAX at 801-545-5572, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Thomas Patterson, Executive Director

Effective:

04/06/2012

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