Corrections, Administration

Rule R251-707

Legal Access

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36041
Filed: 04/06/2012 01:54:55 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, 64-13-7, 64-13-10, and 64-13-17 which allow the Department to adopt procedures in accordance with its responsibilities.

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 of 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:

The purpose of this rule is to provide the policy and procedures for inmates under the control of the Institutional Operations Division regarding access to courts and counsel. 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:

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 [email protected]

Authorized by:

Thomas Patterson, Executive Director

Effective:

04/06/2012