Human Services, Juvenile Justice Services

Rule R547-10

Ex-Offender Policy

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36227
Filed: 05/16/2012 11:39:13 AM

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:

Subsections 62A-7-104(8) and 62A-7-104(2)(b) state that the Division has the responsibility to adopt minimum standards for facilities and programs that serve delinquent youth. Subsection 62A-7-104(5) authorizes the Division to employ staff necessary to operate the facilities and programs. Rule R547-10 is the minimum standard established to exclude the hiring of persons with a criminal history, so as to prevent this type of person from working with youth.

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 were no comments.

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

The rule is a minimum standard designed to prevent adults with a criminal history from working directly with youth offenders. Therefore, this rule should be continued. Nonsubstantive changes may be forthcoming.

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:

• Judy Hammer at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4098, by FAX at 801-538-4334, or by Internet E-mail at judyhammer@utah.gov
• Julene Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at jhjones@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Susan Burke, Director

Effective:

05/16/2012