505 Ky. Admin. Regs. 1:320

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 505 KAR 1:320 - Library services

RELATES TO: KRS 15A.065, 15A.0652, 15A.067, 200.080-200.120, Chapters 600-645

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 15A.065(1), 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 15A.210, 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. This administrative regulation establishes the requirement for library services for juveniles in the custody of the department.

Section 1.

(1) Each Department of Juvenile Justice facility shall maintain a library or have organized participation in a local library service.

(2) Rules for the library or use of a local library service shall be:

(a) Posted;

(b) Placed in the handbook; or

(c) Otherwise made readily available to a juvenile.

Section 2.

(1) Juveniles shall have access to reading materials in their assigned rooms; exceptions may be made for safety and security concerns.

(2) A juvenile shall take care of loaned library material and may be required to pay for the replacement of lost or damaged library.

505 KAR 1:320

50 Ky.R. 256; eff. 3/5/2024.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 15A.065(1), 15A.0652, 15A.067, 15A.160, 15A.210, 605.150, 635.095, 640.120, 645.250