Corrections, Administration

Rule R251-109

Sex Offender Treatment Providers

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34263
Filed: 11/30/2010 03:04:04 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 Section 76-5-406.5. The purpose of the rule is to define the criteria and guidelines for the standards, application and approval process, and program requirements for sex offender treatment providers.

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

Nothing has been received by this office to this date.

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

The rule informs potential providers of our screening process and requirements for qualifications to providers of sex offender treatment programs. The rule also reminds current providers that these qualifications are required every three years for all mental health providers and their programs. 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 gpeay@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Thomas Patterson, Executive Director

Effective:

11/30/2010