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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R251. Corrections, Administration |
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R251-712. Release |
| R251-712-1. Authority and Purpose |
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(1) This rule is authorized under Sections 63G-3-201, 64-13-7 and 64-13-10, of the Utah Code. (2) The purpose of this rule is to provide the Department's policy regarding inmates leaving the institution on parole, termination, expiration of sentence, or being released to a detainer. |
| R251-712-2. Definitions |
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"Detainer" means a hold on an inmate by another institution or jurisdiction who still has legal jurisdiction over the inmate in order to regain custody once released from the Utah State Prison. |
| R251-712-3. Policy |
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It is the policy of the Department that: (1) release transactions at the prison shall conform to statutory and other legal requirements; (2) inmates leaving the prison, either on parole or to another jurisdiction shall be verified as to eligibility for release from the Utah State Prison; (3) the Board of Pardons and Parole is the releasing authority for all inmates; and (4) if an inmate is to be released to a detainer, it shall be the responsibility of the receiving agency to make arrangements for housing and transportation. |