Ky. Rev. Stat. § 197.110

Current through Acts Received April 18, 2024
Section 197.110 - Administrative regulations relating to classification, work, and pay of prisoners

The Department of Corrections shall promulgate administrative regulations it deems necessary and proper in relation to:

(1) The classification of prisoners;
(2) The terms and conditions under which prisoners may be assigned to work under the direction of any other state agency;
(3) The adequate care, supervision, guarding, discipline, maintenance, transportation, and housing of prisoners when assigned to work outside of the prison. The department shall ascertain from the jailer of the county in which the work is being carried on if accommodations are available, and shall place as many prisoners as possible under the care of the jailer;
(4) The payment of money to prisoners and their dependents for work performed, including the amount to be paid and the manner of the payment and distribution thereof;
(5) Any other purposes as the department deems necessary and proper for carrying out the intent of this chapter.

KRS 197.110

Effective:6/26/2007
Amended 2007, Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 232, effective6/26/2007. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 51, effective 7/14/1992. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 344, sec. 26, effective 7/15/1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 24(14). -- Amended 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 26. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective 10/1/1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3828b-11.