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MO Rev Stat § 217.035 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.035 - Director's powers and duties — deputy director, appointment, compensation, powers in absence or incapacity of director.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995   217.035. Director's powers and duties — deputy director, appointment, compensation, powers in absence or incapacity of director. — The director shall have the authority to:  (1) Establish, with approval of the governor, the internal organization of the department and file the plan thereof with the secretary of state in the manner in which administrative rules are filed, the commissioner of administration and the revisor of statutes;  (2) Exclusively prepare the budgets of the department and each division within the department in the form and manner set out by statute or by the commissioner of administration;  (3) Designate by written order filed with the governor, the president pro tem of the senate, and the chairman of the joint committee on corrections, a deputy director of the department to act for and exercise the powers of the director during the director's absence for official business, vacation, illness or incapacity. The deputy director shall serve as acting director no longer than six months; however, after the deputy director has acted as director for longer than thirty days the deputy director shall receive compensation equal to that of the director;  (4) Procure, either through the division of purchasing or by other means authorized by law, supplies, material, equipment or contractual services for the department and each of its divisions;  (5) Establish policy for the department and each of its divisions;  (6) Designate any responsibilities, duties and powers given by sections 217.010, 217.810, 558.011 and 558.026 to the department or the department director to any division or division director. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 6, A.L. 1984 S.B. 611, A.L. 1990 H.B. 974, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.040 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.040 - Rulemaking authority.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995, 2 histories   217.040. Rulemaking authority. — 1. The department shall have the authority to adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations under the provisions of this section and chapter 536 as necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this chapter which are not inconsistent with the constitution of this state. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.  2. The department shall adopt policies and operating regulations concerning only its internal management which need not be published in the Missouri Register or the code of state regulations under chapter 536, but these regulations shall be available for public inspection and review.  3. Divisions of the department shall jointly or separately adopt regulations, policies and procedures concerning internal management which shall be consistent with the department's policies and regulations, and need not be published in the Missouri Register or the code of state regulations under chapter 536.  4. Chief administrative officers, managers or supervisors of correctional centers, sections, units, or offices of the department or its divisions shall make such orders, rules or regulations governing their correctional center, section, unit, or office as required by their division or department and consistent with policy and procedure adopted by the department. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 7, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424 merged with S.B. 3)
MO Rev Stat § 217.043 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.043 - United States government, contract powers of department.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995   217.043. United States government, contract powers of department. — The department of corrections is authorized to contract with the United States or any other state to provide custody and housing within the department for offenders convicted and sentenced to a prison term. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 128, et al. § 2, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.045 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.045 - Federal funds, authority to receive — applications for funds, procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 2007   217.045. Federal funds, authority to receive — applications for funds, procedure. — 1. The department shall have the authority to enter into arrangements with the federal government for the receipt and disbursement of federal funds under any applicable federal guidelines, subject to appropriations, to carry out the purposes of the department and shall submit such plans and reports as may be required.  2. The director shall approve such applications for federal assistance administered through the department as may be considered advisable after consultation with the appropriate division director.  3. The department shall also have the authority to receive and disburse such other funds as may be appropriated and directed by the general assembly. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 8, A.L. 2007 H.B. 754)
MO Rev Stat § 217.050 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.050 - Department to sue in name of director — interest authorized.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995, 2 histories   217.050. Department to sue in name of director — interest authorized. — For all debts and demands whatsoever due any of the correctional centers subject to the control of the department and all damages for failure of contract, and for trespass and other wrongs to the correctional center or any property thereof, real or personal, actions in any court of competent jurisdiction may be maintained in the name of the director. Interest shall be charged and every effort made to recover on any and all sums due the correctional center on account of any inmate thereof; the account therefor, certified by the head of the correctional center, with the seal of the department attached, shall be prima facie evidence of the amount due. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 9, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.055 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.055 - Volunteer program requirements — coverage as unpaid employees by legal expense fund and workers' compensation — use of state vehicles — expenses.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   217.055. Volunteer program requirements — coverage as unpaid employees by legal expense fund and workers' compensation — use of state vehicles — expenses. — 1. The department and its divisions are authorized to develop effective citizen involvement to recruit, train and accept the services of volunteers, to supplement the programs administered by the department or its divisions.  2. Volunteers recruited, trained, or accepted by the department or its divisions shall comply with applicable department or division policy regulations.  3. Each division utilizing the services of volunteers shall:  (1) Provide staff as deemed necessary for the effective management and development of volunteer programs;  (2) Take such actions as are necessary and appropriate to develop meaningful opportunities for citizen involvement in department-administered programs;  (3) Develop and provide to all volunteers written rules governing the job descriptions, recruitment, screening, training, responsibility, utilization, and supervision of volunteers;  (4) Take such actions as are necessary to ensure that volunteers understand their duties and responsibilities;  (5) Take such actions as are necessary and appropriate to ensure a receptive climate for citizen involvement;  (6) Provide for the recognition of volunteers who have offered exceptional service to the department or its divisions.  4. Volunteers shall be deemed unpaid employees and shall be accorded the protection of workers' compensation, the legal expense fund and liability provisions.  5. Reimbursement for transportation and other necessary expenses may be furnished to those volunteers whose presence on special assignment is determined to be necessary by the department or its divisions. Such expenses shall be reimbursed from the regular appropriations of the department. Volunteers may utilize state vehicles in the performance of department-related duties, subject to those rules and regulations governing use of state vehicles by paid staff.  6. Any person serving as a volunteer may be terminated from service in that capacity by the director. Any person so terminated shall be given a written statement of the reasons for termination and shall, upon request, be accorded a review of the termination. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 14, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)
MO Rev Stat § 217.070 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.070 - State auditor to have access to all records, confidentiality.

Effective - 28 Aug 1982, 2 histories   217.070. State auditor to have access to all records, confidentiality. — The state auditor shall have access to all records maintained and established by the department. Any confidential records shall not be divulged in such a way as* to reveal personally identifiable information. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 17)  *Word "as" does not appear in original rolls.
MO Rev Stat § 217.080 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.080 - Department and division to maintain central office in Jefferson City.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989, 2 histories   217.080. Department and division to maintain central office in Jefferson City. — The department and the divisions within the department shall maintain their central office in Jefferson City. The central office of a division shall not be located on the site of a correctional facility. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 19, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)
MO Rev Stat § 217.090 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.090 - Lease of buildings on grounds of correctional centers, when — compatibility with services of department required — procedure — bids required — cost — terms of lease — how executed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995, 2 histories   217.090. Lease of buildings on grounds of correctional centers, when — compatibility with services of department required — procedure — bids required — cost — terms of lease — how executed. — 1. The director of the department may grant the use of any building or grounds of any of its correctional centers to governmental, private or not-for-profit activities as long as the activities are compatible with the services of the department.  2. The director of the department shall notify the commissioner of administration who may lease such buildings or grounds pursuant to public bid to governmental, private or not-for-profit entities.  3. The department shall charge such entity at a minimum for the costs of utilities and services it furnishes to the lessee of any building.  4. The term of the lease shall be for one year or less, and the lease may contain an option for one-year renewals of the lease if both parties agree. The lease shall include conditions that the lessee shall use and maintain the land and building for uses compatible with the services of the department. The lease shall by its terms protect the state from liability for damages occurring in the building.  5. The director of the department shall sign the lease on behalf of the state. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 21, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.092 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.092 - Leased prison space, deposit of payments.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   217.092. Leased prison space, deposit of payments. — Any payments received by the department of corrections for the leasing of state prison space pursuant to section 217.043 shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 128, et al. § 3, A.L. 1990 H.B. 974)
MO Rev Stat § 217.095 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.095 - Condemnation powers, when, procedure.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995   217.095. Condemnation powers, when, procedure. — When it becomes necessary for the department to take or appropriate any lands of persons or corporations for the use of a correctional center, and the owners of the property cannot agree with the department upon the proper compensation to be paid, or in case the owner is incapable of contracting, unknown, or a nonresident of the state, then such property may be taken by and through and upon the application of the department in the same manner that is provided for in chapter 523. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 22, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.100 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.100 - Director may enter into agreement for services to department by other state departments or agencies.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995, 2 histories   217.100. Director may enter into agreement for services to department by other state departments or agencies. — The director of the department may enter into agreements with other state departments or agencies to provide services to the department. Legal custody of an offender who receives services outside a correctional center shall remain with the department. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 139, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1990 H.B. 974, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.110 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.110 - Workers' compensation to cover all employees of the department.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989, 2 histories   217.110. Workers' compensation to cover all employees of the department. — 1. The provisions of chapter 287 governing workers' compensation are extended to include all personnel of the department. The state of Missouri shall be a self-insurer and assume all liability imposed by chapter 287 in respect to such personnel and the attorney general shall appear on behalf of and defend the state in all actions brought by such personnel under chapter 287.  2. The extension of chapter 287 to include personnel of the department shall not be construed as acknowledging or creating any liability in tort, or as incurring other obligations or duties other than the duty and obligation of complying with the provisions of chapter 287. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 10, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)
MO Rev Stat § 217.115 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.115 - Officers and employees, restrictions on business connections — conversion of department property prohibited, exception — violations, grounds for dismissal.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   217.115. Officers and employees, restrictions on business connections — conversion of department property prohibited, exception — violations, grounds for dismissal. — 1. No employee of the department shall knowingly have any financial or business interest in the management, maintenance or provision of goods or services to the department, its divisions or agencies which provide goods or services to the department.  2. No employee of the department shall knowingly have any financial business with any offender committed to or supervised by the department, or family members of any offender committed to or supervised by the department.  3. Except as provided by section 217.135, no employee of the department shall take, remove, use, appropriate, or in any way convert to his own use or the use of any other individual or entity any property, provisions, natural resources, goods, or any article of value belonging to or under the control of the department or sell such items to another party.  4. Violation of subsection 1, 2, or 3 of this section shall be grounds for dismissal or other appropriate disciplinary action. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 11, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)
MO Rev Stat § 217.120 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.120 - Bribery or receipt of gifts from prisoners by officers or employees of department, penalty — duty to report, failure, effect — director to investigate and report, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989, 2 histories   217.120. Bribery or receipt of gifts from prisoners by officers or employees of department, penalty — duty to report, failure, effect — director to investigate and report, when. — 1. Any employee of the department who receives, under any pretense, from any offender or offender's family, any services, legal tender or article of value not authorized by the department shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.  2. Any employee of the department who, directly or indirectly, receives anything of value for procuring, or attempting or assisting to procure, the pardon or parole of any offender shall be guilty of a class B felony.  3. Any employee of the department who becomes aware of a violation of this section shall report such knowledge to the director. Failure to do so shall be grounds for dismissal, or other appropriate disciplinary action.  4. If the director has cause to believe that any violation of this section has occurred, he shall investigate the matter and report the facts, together with the names of the witnesses, to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense occurred or to the circuit attorney of any city not within a county. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 12, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)
MO Rev Stat § 217.125 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.125 - Offenders, labor restrictions.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995   217.125. Offenders, labor restrictions. — No offender labor may be used for the profit, betterment or personal gain of any employee of the department. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 13, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.128 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.128 - Employee held hostage eligible for paid leave of absence.

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   217.128. Employee held hostage eligible for paid leave of absence. — In the event that an employee of the department is determined to have been held hostage, the employee shall be eligible for paid leave of absence for a period of up to sixty days, as determined by a licensed physician, psychiatrist, or licensed psychologist to be necessary for recovery from stress. Such paid leave shall not be charged against any of the employee's vacation or other accumulated leave accounts. ­­-------- (L. 1986 S.B. 587 § 1, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)
MO Rev Stat § 217.130 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.130 - Living quarters furnished to employees, fees.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995, 2 histories   217.130. Living quarters furnished to employees, fees. — The department may provide any employee in any correctional center under its control with living quarters on the grounds of its correctional centers. A fee shall be charged based on a rate schedule established by the department. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 23, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.135 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.135 - Food furnished in correctional center, employees to purchase, exception.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995   217.135. Food furnished in correctional center, employees to purchase, exception. — Any purchase of food in any correctional center other than the usual quantity purchased for the offenders in the correctional center, to be used by or for anyone other than the offenders of the correctional center, shall be charged directly to the individual responsible for the purchase. The department may authorize employees of the correctional center to receive one meal without cost per work shift. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 24, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 217.137 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.137 - Prisoner transfers by United States treaty with foreign governments — governor's powers — director's duties.

Effective - 28 Aug 1982   217.137. Prisoner transfers by United States treaty with foreign governments — governor's powers — director's duties. — If a treaty in effect between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exchange of convicted offenders to the country of which they are citizens or nationals, the governor may, on behalf of the state and subject to the terms of the treaty, authorize the director of the department to consent to the transfer or exchange of offenders and take any other action necessary to initiate the participation of this state in the treaty. ­­-------- (L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 57)
MO Rev Stat § 217.138 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIII - Correctional and Penal Institutions|Chapter 217 - Department of Corrections|Section 217.138 - Construction of correctional centers by private entities for state and political subdivisions — housing of state's offenders in city or county jails, costs.

Effective - 28 Aug 1995   217.138. Construction of correctional centers by private entities for state and political subdivisions — housing of state's offenders in city or county jails, costs. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department, or any city or county or any combination of cities or counties or cities and counties after notification to the department, may contract with private entities for the construction of correctional centers. The department may also contract with any city or county to place sentenced offenders with such city or county for housing and maintenance for the remainder of their sentence at a cost to be determined between the contracting parties. ­­-------- (L. 1987 S.B. 209 § 1, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)