DAR File No. 38032

Corrections, Administration

Rule R251-103

Undercover Roles of Offenders

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 38032
Filed: 09/30/2013 11:10:32 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:

This rule is authorized by Section 63G-3-201, Subsection 64-13-6(1)(h), and Sections 64-13-10 and 64-13-14 of the Utah Code. The purpose of this rule is to provide the Department's policy and requirements governing the use of offenders in undercover roles.

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

No written comments or electronic-based messaging have been received in regard to this administrative rule.

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

Corrections wishes to continue the program and procedure of using inmates/offenders in undercover roles to enhance the safety and security of the institutions and operations in the field (public jurisdictions) to suppress crimes committed and aid in the prosecution of offenders committing new crimes. 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:

Corrections
Administration
14717 S MINUTEMAN DR
DRAPER, UT 84020-9549

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:

Rollin Cook, Executive Director

Effective:

09/30/2013