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Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.92-011 - Choir Engagements

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875 Choir
		  Engagements
I. POLICY: To permit selected
		  inmates to participate in worthwhile community and civic functions which can
		  benefit the inmate, the Department of Correction, and the community.
II. EXPLANATION:
A. The Warden/Center Supervisor of each
		  unit/center that has been authorized a choir by the Director may permit
		  off-premises choir engagements whenever such engagements do not unduly burden
		  the overall mission and security of the unit/center, and provided the inmate's
		  custodial status allows him/her to leave the unit/center.
B. Choir engagements are permitted for
		  community, public, and church functions but shall be restricted from appearing
		  or participating in political or private functions. The choir will not be
		  permitted to appear in places where alcoholic beverages are consumed or
		  sold.
C. The Warden/Center
		  Supervisor shall assure that appropriate security measures are taken for any
		  choir trip.
D. The promoter of the
		  event shall make all necessary arrangements with the Warden/Center Supervisor
		  of the respective unit/center.
E.
		  Any donation to the choir shall be made payable, by check or money order, to
		  the Department of Correction/Inmate Welfare Fund - Choir, and will be forwarded
		  to the Central Office Business Division after the performance is completed.
Board of Correction Approval Date: 3/29/84
Attorney General Review Date: 3/29/74
Date Filed Secy, of State: 7/6/84
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.93-007 - Punitive Segregation

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839
		  Punitive Segregation
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The authority of the Board of Correction to promulgate this
			 administrative regulation is vested in Act 50 of 1968, First Extraordinary
			 Session.
II.
PURPOSE
:
To describe conditions under which inmates may be held in
			 punitive segregation as a result of violations of Department of Correction
			 rules and regulations.
III.
APPLICABILITY
:
To all employees and especially those involved in the operation
			 of punitive segregation; and all inmates.
IV.
POLICY
:
It shall be the policy of the Department of Correction to provide
			 safe, secure housing for inmates who require a higher degree of physical
			 control because they have been found guilty of committing serious rule
			 violations in the units/centers.
V.
DEFINITIONS
:
A.
Punitive
		  Segregation
- A status of confinement that entails separation from
		  the general population for inmates found guilty of committing serious rule
		  violations.
VI.
PROCEDURES
:
A.
		  Periods of Confinement
1. Inmates may be
		  placed in punitive segregation after an impartial due process
		  hearing.
2. An inmate may be
		  released from punitive segregation after completion of the imposed sentence or
		  when he or she no longer poses a threat to themselves, others, or to
		  institutional security and a determination is made that punitive is no longer
		  necessary to regulate the inmate's behavior within acceptable limits.
B. Restrictions and/or Conditions
		  of Confinement
Inmates in punitive segregation may be subject to more stringent
			 living conditions and may be restricted of privileges.
Specific procedures to be followed for the operation of punitive
			 segregation shall be listed in the appropriate administrative
			 directive(s).
Board of Correction Approval Date: 6/24/93
Attorney General Review Date: 6/24/93
Date Filed Secy, of State: 6/28/93
Supersedes: AR 839
Dated: 3/29/84
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.94-022 - Reg. 802 - Classification of Offenders

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DCP
		  7.2
DOC 802
		  Classification of Offenders
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The authority of the Board of Correction and Community Punishment
			 to promulgate this Administrative Regulation is confirmed in Act 50 of 1968,
			 First Extraordinary Session, as amended; and Act 309 of 1991, Regular Session;
			 Acts 548 and 549 of 1993 (Ark. Code Ann. ss
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 12-27-105
			 of 1993) .
II.
PURPOSE
:
To establish policy to provide for a method of classifying
			 offenders in the custody of the Arkansas Department of Correction/Community
			 Punishment, to comply with Arkansas Code 12-29-20 2, and to ensure a uniform
			 method of awarding meritorious good time pursuant to the provisions of the
			 Arkansas Codes.
III.
APPLICABILITY
:
To offenders and department staff.
IV.
DEFINITION
:
Offenders
: Persons sentenced to the
			 Department of Correction or persons sentenced to the Department of Correction
			 for judicial transfer to the Department of Community Punishment and persons
			 confined within a center as a condition of probation, suspended imposition of
			 sentence or post prison transfer, or under the supervision of the Department of
			 Community Punishment.
V.
POLICY
:
As defined by this Administrative Regulation, a Classification
			 Committee shall be established for each unit/center. Members of the Committee
			 will be selected by Wardens or Supervisors of the various units/centers. The
			 Classification Committees shall be composed of, but not limited to:
- Unit Warden/Center Supervisor or Assistant Warden/ Assistant
			 Center Supervisor (acting as Chairperson)
- Unit Classification Officer or person acting in this capacity
			 as designated by the Warden/Supervisor.
- Security Representative
- Treatment Representative
The Unit Classification Committee shall meet as often as
			 necessary to classify offenders in accordance with guidelines established in
			 the Classification Manual and/or Administrative Directive. Exceptions to these
			 policies must be approved by the Director.
VI.
REFERENCES
:
ACA Standards 3-4284
Board Approval Date: 2/17/94
Reference: AD 94:08
Effective Date: 3/10/94
Supersedes: DCP 7.2 EMERG. DOC 802
Dated: 1/19/94 4/19/91
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.94-025 - Reg. 111 - Community Service Revolving Fund

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111 Community Service Revolving Fund
I. POLICY: Offenders on parole or "Act 378
		  participants" (as defined in AR 880, Youthful Offender Alternative Service Act
		  of 1975) shall be charged a monthly supervision fee to be determined by the
		  Board of Correction. The fees collected shall be used for the establishment and
		  operation of community service centers or for other purposes as approved by the
		  Board of Correction.
II.
		  EXPLANATION:
A. Collection and disbursement
		  of fees shall be governed by the Department of Finance and Administration rules
		  and regulations and Department of Correction accounting procedures.
B. The Parole Division and the Community
		  Services Division, in cooperation with the Business Division, shall develop
		  standard operating procedures for the initiation and administration of this
		  policy for the approval of the Director.
Board of Correction Approval Date: 9/30/88
Attorney General Review Date: 9/30/88
Date Filed Secy, of State: 10/12/88
Supersedes: AR 111
Dated: 9/30/82
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.95-001 - Reg. 019 - Processing of Lawsuits

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AR
		  019 - DOC
AR 1.8 - DCP
Processing of Lawsuits
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment is vested with
			 the authority to promulgate Administrative Regulations by Act 50 of 1968,
			 Extraordinary Session, as amended; Acts 548 and 549 of 1993, Regular Session
			 (A.C.A. ss
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 12-27-105
			 supp. 1993).
II.
PURPOSE
To authorize the Division of Investigation and Audit to develop
			 procedures that pertain to the processing of lawsuits filed against employees,
			 of the Department of Correction and the Department of Community Punishment,
			 while acting in their official capacities.
III.
APPLICABILITY
:
Employees of the Department of Correction, the Department of
			 Community Punishment or members of the Board of Correction and Community
			 Punishment, who have civil lawsuits filed against them while they were acting
			 in their official capacities.
IV.
DEFINITIONS
:
Employee is defined as anyone who is currently employed by the
			 Department of Correction, the Department of Community Punishment or a member of
			 the Board of Correction and Community Punishment at the time a lawsuit is
			 presented for service at the Division of Investigation and Audit.
V.
POLICY
:
The Division of Investigation and Audit shall develop procedures
			 pertaining to the processing of civil lawsuits filed against employees of the
			 Arkansas Department of Correction, the Department of Community Punishment and
			 members of the Board of Correction and Community Punishment. Those procedures
			 will be provided to both departments for inclusion in the appropriate policy
			 manuals.
VI.
PROCEDURES
:
The Division of Investigation and Audit shall develop procedures
			 for processing lawsuits received on employees that include, but are not limited
			 to the following:
A. Receiving
		  lawsuits;
B. Notification to the
		  named defendants and the Attorney General's Office;
C. Investigation and collection of
		  information; and
D. Coordination of
		  information with the Attorney General's Office.
Board Approval Date: Emergency 12/15/94
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.95-002 - Reg. 019 - Processing Lawsuits

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AR 019 -
		  DOC
AR 1.8 - DCP
Processing of Lawsuits
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment is vested with
			 the authority to promulgate Administrative Regulations by Act 50 of 1968,
			 Extraordinary Session, as amended; Acts 548 and 549 of 1993, Regular Session
			 (A.C.A. ss
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 12-27-105
			 supp. 1993).
II.
PURPOSE
To authorize the Division of Investigation and Audit to develop
			 procedures that pertain to the processing of lawsuits filed against employees,
			 of the Department of Correction and the Department of Community Punishment,
			 while acting in their official capacities.
III.
APPLICABILITY
:
Employees of the Department of Correction, the Department of
			 Community Punishment or members of the Board of Correction and Community
			 Punishment, who have civil lawsuits filed against them while they were acting
			 in their official capacities.
IV.
DEFINITIONS
:
Employee is defined as anyone who is currently employed by the
			 Department of Correction, the Department of Community Punishment or a member of
			 the Board of Correction and Community Punishment at the time a lawsuit is
			 presented for service at the Division of Investigation and Audit,
V.
POLICY
:
The Division of Investigation and Audit shall develop procedures
			 pertaining to the processing of civil lawsuits filed against employees of the
			 Arkansas Department of Correction, the Department of Community Punishment and
			 members of the Board of Correction and Community Punishment. Those procedures
			 will be provided to both departments for inclusion in the appropriate policy
			 manuals.
VI.
PROCEDURES
:
The Division of Investigation and Audit shall develop procedures
			 for processing lawsuits received on employees that include, but are not limited
			 to the following:
A. Receiving
		  lawsuits;
B. Notification to the
		  named defendants and the Attorney General's Office;
C. Investigation and collection of
		  information; and
D. Coordination of
		  information with the Attorney General's Office.
Board Approval Date: 1/24/95
Effective Date: 2/14/95
Supersedes: Emerg.
Dated: 12/19/95
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.95-004 - Reg. 020 - Emergency Preparedness

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I.
		  AUTHORITY:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment is vested with
			 the authority to promulgate this Administrative Regulation by Act 549 of
			 1993.
II.
PURPOSE
:
To authorize the establishment of Emergency Preparedness Plans
			 for the Arkansas Department of Correction.
III.
APPLICABILITY
:
To all departmental staff, contracted employees and any and all
			 other persons admitted to the grounds or facilities of the Arkansas Department
			 of Correction.
IV.
DEFINITIONS
:
A.
		  CONFIDENTIAL - At no time will inmates have access to information designated as
		  confidential. The information will be available for emergency use and for
		  training, but will be kept in secure areas only.
B. EMERGENCY - Any incident or developing
		  situation which disrupts or substantially impairs the capacity of a facility to
		  conduct routine business, including natural and man-made disasters.
C. EMERGENCY COORDINATOR - A designated
		  employee at both the Central Office and facility level who has the
		  responsibility of coordinating and monitoring Emergency Preparedness activities
		  at the respective levels. The Department (Central Office) Emergency Coordinator
		  will be responsible to coordinate Emergency Preparedness throughout the
		  Department according to the Administrative Directive on Emergency
		  Preparedness.
D. EMERGENCY
		  PREPAREDNESS - A comprehensive system that requires a continuous department
		  commitment to personnel and resources to ensure a systematic and standardized
		  approach to emergencies that will include planning, prevention, prediction,
		  preparation, and practice.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.96-001 - Reg. 202 - Drug-Free Workplace

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ADC 202
Drug-Free Workplace
DCP
		  3.2
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment (BCCP) is vested
			 with the authority to promulgate this administrative regulation by Ark. Code
			 Ann. §§
									12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205
			 (Michie Supp. 1995).
II.
APPLICABILITY
:
This regulation applies to the Arkansas Department of Correction
			 (ADC) and Department of Community Punishment (DCP) employees and
			 applicants.
III.
POLICY
:
It is the policy of the Department of Correction and the
			 Department of Community Punishment to provide a drug-free work environment. The
			 unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a
			 controlled substance by an employee is prohibited. Employees are also
			 prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol during duty hours.
IV.
EXPLANATION
:
It is well recognized that drug abuse in the workplace has a
			 deleterious effect on public health and safety, the welfare of the employee,
			 and on morale and productivity. Drug abuse is also contrary to the missions of
			 ADC and DCP.
V.
GUIDELINES
:
The ADC and DCP shall implement a drug testing program using
			 reasonable test procedures employed to protect the privacy rights of employees
			 and applicants and to achieve reliable and accurate results. The ADC/DCP
			 Director will develop program guidelines and procedures which comply with the
			 Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and shall include at a minimum:
A. Testing of applicants being considered for
		  positions which require supervising offenders, after a conditional offer of
		  employment has been made;
B. Random
		  testing of employees that supervise offenders;
C. Testing of all employees based on
		  reasonable suspicion and following critical incidents;
D. Testing as a condition of continued
		  employment where an employee has a documented drug history or tests positive
		  for drugs;
E. Referral to the
		  Arkansas Employee Assistance Program when appropriate;
F. Notification to ADC/DCP Internal Affairs
		  when there is reasonable suspicion of illegal activity, to include positive
		  alcohol/drug tests; and,
G. Notice
		  to employees of the penalties for violation of the policy.
VI.
STANDARDS:
American Correctional Association (ACA)
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.96-005 - Reg. 229 - Employee Grievance Procedure

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AR
		  229
EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
AR 3.19
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment (BCCP) is vested
			 with the authority to promulgate this Administrative Regulation by Ark. Code
			 Ann. §§
									12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203,
			 and
			 16-93-1205
			 (Michie Supp. 1995).
II.
APPLICABILITY
:
This policy applies to the Department of Community Punishment
			 (DCP) and Department of Correction
(DOC).
III.
POLICY
:
Any eligible employee who presents a grievance in good faith and
			 in a reasonable manner shall be free from restraint, interference,
			 discrimination, or reprisal. The grievance process will be established to
			 provide employees with a prompt review, impartial consideration, and an
			 equitable disposition of their grievances. Access to this procedure does not
			 create any expectation of continued employment, but provides an avenue of
			 review and resolution of internal situations.
IV.
GUIDELINES AND
		  PROCEDURES
:
Departmental guidelines and procedures will be set forth in
			 administrative directives in accordance with state guidelines and laws and
			 following approval of the Office of Personnel Management.
V.
ACA
		  REFERENCES
:
American Correctional Association (ACA)
Standards for
			 Adult Community Residential Services.
third edition, standards
			 3-ACRS-1C-13, 3-ACRS-1C-21, 3-ACRS-1C-22, ACA
Standards for Adult
			 Probation and Parole Field Services,
second edition standards
			 2-3043, 2-3048 and 2-3049 and ACA
Standards for Adult Correctional
			 Institutions,
third edition standard 3-4048.
board Approval Date: 10/21/96
Effective Date: 11/1/96
Supersedes: AR229
Dated: 6/24/93
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.96-006 - Reg. 854 - Research and Experimentation

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854 Research and Experimentation
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment is vested with
			 the authority to promulgate this administrative regulation by Arkansas Code
			 Annotated SS
			 12-27-105.
II.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Department to prohibit inmates from
			 participating in medical and/or pharmaceutical testing for experimental or
			 research purposes and
to
allow research in criminal behavior.
			 Research related to criminal behavior may be allowed to the extent that it is
			 consistent with the mission and vision of the Arkansas Department of
			 Correction.
III.
EXPLANATION:
A. There
		  will be no medical or pharmaceutical experimentation or testing involving
		  inmates of the Arkansas Department of Correction.
B. This regulation does not preclude the use
		  of any pharmaceutical or medical procedure which is classified by Public Health
		  Authorities or F.D. A as in the experimental stage, when it can be instrumental
		  in the treatment of any disease or condition as indicated by proper medical
		  procedure.
C. All requests for
		  voluntary inmate participation in non-medical, non-pharmaceutical and
		  non-cosmetic research programs will be referred to the Management Team. The
		  team will review the proposal for content and methodology. The results of the
		  review along with other pertinent information will be submitted to the Director
		  for approval or disapproval. Information Systems Division will retain
		  infoitmation on all research programs approved.
Board Approval Date: 10/21/96
Effective Date: 11/1/96
Supersedes: 854
Dated: 4/18/80
Effective Date: 11/1/96
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.96-007 - Reg. 835 - Grievance Procedure for Offenders

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DOC 835
DCP
		  7.14
I.
AUTHORITY:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment (BCCP) is vested
			 with the authority to promulgate this administrative regulation by Ark. Code
			 Ann. §§
									12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205
			 (Michie Supp. 1995).
II.
APPLICABILITY:
This policy applies to employees and offenders of the Department
			 of Correction (DOC) and the Department of Community Punishment (DCP) staff,
			 inmates and residents of Community Punishment Centers.
III.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Board of Correction and Community
			 Punishment that offenders are provided an opportunity to submit grievances
			 regarding policy, conditions, incidents or actions related to
			 incarceration/confinement which directly impact them.
IV.
GUIDELINES
:
A. Administrative directives establishing
		  procedures will be set forth by each Agency.
B. Procedures shall, at minimum provide for
		  the following: offender notice of the grievance process; timely, effective and
		  impartial processing of grievances; an appeals process; appropriate
		  documentation of grievance activity; and speedy disposition of emergency
		  situations, with security and safety the paramount concern.
C. Use of the grievance procedure shall occur
		  without restraint, coercion, discrimination, interference or reprisal.
		  Violation of this guideline shall result in prompt and decisive
		  action.
D. The grievance procedure
		  shall exclude complaints regarding release, transfer, disciplinary or other
		  matters excluded by administrative directives.
V.
STANDARDS
:
American Correctional Association Standards for Adult Community
			 Residential Services. 3d edition, standard 3-ACRS-3D-07 and Standards for Adult
			 Correctional Institutions. 3d edition, standard 3-4271.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.97-003 - AR891 - Inmate DNA Testing

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891
INMATE DNA TESTING
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment is vested with
			 the authority to promulgate the Administrative Regulation by Ark. Code Ann.
			 §§
									12-27-105.
II.
APPLICABILITY
:
This policy applies to employees and inmates of the Arkansas
			 Department of Correction.
III.
POLICY
:
To comply with Act 737 of the 81 st General Assembly of 1997
			 titled, "DNA detection of sexual and violent offenders act," by establishing
			 guidelines for obtaining DNA samples from certain felons in the custody of the
			 Arkansas Department of Correction.
IV.
GUIDELINES
:
An Administrative Directive will delineate:
A. those sexual and violent offenders
		  affected,
B. methodology for
		  obtaining DNA samples from affected offenders,
C. chain of custody for transmission of
		  samples,
D. authorizations and
		  indemnifications for Arkansas Department of Correction staff
		  involved.
V.
REFERENCES
:
Act 737 of 1997 - "DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders
			 Act"
Board Approval Date: 6/27/97
Effective Date: 8/3/97
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.98-001 - AR 118 - Procurement and Disposition Activities

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DOC 118 and DCP 2.10
I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment (Board) is
			 vested with the authority to promulgate Administrative Regulations by Ark. Code
			 Ann, §
								§
								12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205
			 (Michie Supp. 1995).
II.
APPLICABILITY
:
This policy applies to staff of the Department of Correction and
			 Department of Community Punishment (Departments) involved in procurement and
			 disposition of commodities and services.
III.
POLICY
:
It is Board policy that Departments process procurement and
			 disposition of commodities and services in compliance with applicable state and
			 federal laws and procedures and Board guidelines.
IV.
DEFINITIONS
:
A.
Disposition.
Disposal, sale,
		  or transfer of surplus commodities.
B.
Procurement
Purchasing,
		  buying, renting, leasing, contracting, or otherwise obtaining commodities or
		  services.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Rule 004.00.99-003 - AR 220: Re-employment

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220
		  Re-employment
I. POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT: To
		  allow people, who have resigned or have been terminated, an opportunity to be
		  reconsidered for employment with the Department of Correction.
II. EXPLANATION:
A. This policy is designed to allow a person
		  to provide credible explanation of changes in the circumstances which caused
		  the initial separation of employment with the Department of
		  Correction.
B. Each Unit
		  Warden/Center Supervisor/Administrator/and Central Personnel shall ensure that
		  rehire procedures are complied with as outlined in the Administrative
		  Regulations.
III.
		  PROCEDURES:
A. Before a former employee may be
		  considered for employment, the individual must submit Rehire Form (F-220-1) to
		  Central Personnel Office.
B.
		  Central Personnel will coordinate the review of all rehire applications and
		  related previous work records to determine the following:
1. Reason(s) employee terminated employment
		  with the Department of Correction.
2. Recommendations, awards, certificates,
		  reprimands, and training/education received while employed at the Department of
		  Correction.
3. Recommendations
		  regarding rehire request from Unit Warden/Center Supervisor/Administrator of
		  the Unit/Center/Division where he/she formerly worked.
C. Information obtained in section III, item
		  B, above will be forwarded to the desired unit/center/division of
		  employment.
D. The Warden/Center
		  Supervisor/Administrator of the desired unit/center/division will review the
		  rehire request and previous employment information and notify Central Personnel
		  of any decision to approve or deny rehire request.
E. In the event of an approval of the rehire
		  request, Central Personnel will forward all documents and information to the
		  Director for review and final action. The Director will give written
		  notification of his/her decision to the Personnel Manager, who will in turn
		  notify the Warden/Center Supervisor/ Administrator of the decision.
F. In the event of rehire, previous
		  employment/ termination dates will not change. Anniversary dates will be based
		  on the effective date of rehire.
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Board of Correction Approval Date: 6/21/88
Attorney General Review Date: 6/21/88
Date Filed Secy, of State: 7/20/88
Supersedes: 220
Dated: 10/15/82
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-001 - Community Service Program

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority
			 to promulgate this administrative rule by Ark. Code Ann. Sections
			 12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203,
			 and 16-93- 1205.
II.
POLICY.
It is the policy of the Arkansas Community Correction
			 (ACC) to operate community service programs which administer sanctions
			 appropriate to the seriousness of offenses/violations, hold offenders
			 accountable for violations of release conditions, increase offenders'
			 employment skills through community service work, provide for community
			 involvement in the corrections process, thus, increasing the community resource
			 availability to assist in interrupting the crime cycle.
III.
APPLICABILITY.
Offenders
			 under the jurisdiction of the ACC; and employees.
IV.
DEFINITION.
Community Service Program.
A program where
				offenders perform a specified number of hours of work or service as a basic,
				special, or enhanced condition of supervision. Programs include work-site
				agreements with non-profit agencies or organizations, and governmental
				entities. Offenders are placed at work-sites assignments where there is no
				foreseeable danger to the offender, work-site staff, clients or members of the
				public.
V.
ACCESS TO
			 THE PROGRAM.
Gained by Court order or order of the Arkansas Parole
			 Board.
VI.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
			 WORK HOURS.
Each hour of community service work performed shall be
			 equivalent to minimum wage per hour.
VII.
PROCEDURES.
Operational
			 procedures shall be established in an administrative directive.
Board Approval Date: 5/30/02
Effective Date: 9/15/02
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-002 - Escapes, Disturbances or Emergencies

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of
			 Corrections is vested with the authority to promulgate this administrative rule
			 by Arkansas Code sections
			 12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
This rule
			 applies to all Arkansas Community Correction employees.
III.
POLICY.
Plans and
			 procedures for managing escapes, disturbances or emergencies must be readily
			 available to appropriate persons. State and local law enforcement agencies will
			 be relied on to assist with the apprehension of escapees, control of
			 disturbances or response to emergencies as necessary.
Board Approval Date: 7/24/95
Effective Date: 8/28/95
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-003 - Furlough Program

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority to
			 promulgate this rule by Arkansas law sections
			 12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
POLICY.
The Board of
			 Corrections supports the implementation of furlough programs to authorize
			 temporary release of a resident from a community correction center.
III.
GUIDANCE.
A. Arkansas Community Correction must
			 establish and maintain procedures and criteria that provide for the furlough of
			 a resident when a critical illness/injury and/or death occurs to a member of
			 the resident's immediate family or when a resident has been approved for
			 community transition activities away from the Community Correction Center
			 (CCC). Procedures must include rules/conditions of resident release on furlough
			 and requirements for sponsors to include supervision, transportation, and
			 timely return of the furloughed resident.
B. Furlough criteria must be made accessible
			 to residents and explained during orientation.
Board Approval Date: 1/14/16
Effective Date: 10/1/2016
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-004 - Harrassment

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority
			 to promulgate this administrative rule by Arkansas law sections
			 12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
This policy
			 applies to all Arkansas Community Correction (ACC) employees and its agents.
			 Agents include volunteers, interns, contractors and vendors. It is applicable
			 to all phases of employment, including testing, training, hiring, promotion,
			 demotion, transfer and termination.
III.
POLICY.
ACC policy is to
			 provide an environment where employees can work together comfortably and
			 productively, free from harassment. ACC has zero tolerance for harassment by
			 employees and agents.
IV.
EXPLANATION.
Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that
			 violates state and federal laws. Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based
			 on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40
			 or older), disability, genetic information or any other legally prohibited
			 basis.
A.
Sexual Harassment.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
			 physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either
			 explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's
			 employment;
2. Submission to or
			 rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment
			 decisions affecting such individual; or
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of
			 unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an
			 intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-005 - Offender Substance Abuse

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority
			 to promulgate this administrative rule by Arkansas Code sections
			 12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
This rule
			 applies to Arkansas Community Correction employees who conduct or assist in
			 conducting substance abuse testing of offenders.
III.
POLICY.
Arkansas Community
			 Correction policy is to administer a program of testing offenders for substance
			 abuse for the purpose of enforcing conditions or lawful orders set forth by
			 courts and the Parole Board. Appropriate confidentiality of information will be
			 maintained.
Board Approval Date:
8/15/08
Effective Date:
10/31/08
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-006 - Policy and Procedure Development

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority
			 to promulgate this Administrative Rule by Arkansas law sections
			 12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
This policy
			 applies to Arkansas Community Correction (ACC) employees and agents. Agents are
			 volunteers, interns, contractors, and vendors. .
III.
POLICY.
ACC will produce
			 and maintain sufficient policy and procedure to guide staff, agents, offenders,
			 and where appropriate, visitors.
IV.
GUIDANCE.
Written policy and procedures are essential to the operations,
				management and review of Arkansas Community Correction. All ACC policy must
				meet state and federal laws, Board of Corrections' guidance and legislative
				requirements.
A.
Administrative
			 Rules.
Administrative Rules are official statements of general
				applicability that guide the agency. Administrative Rules are the agency's
				rules and must be promulgated according to the Arkansas Administrative
				Procedures Act.
Administrative Rules must be approved by the Board of
				Corrections, the Governor's Office pursuant to Executive Order 15-02, and the
				Arkansas Legislative Council prior to implementation.
B.
Administrative Directives.
Administrative Directives are official statements for internal
				agency management that explain Administrative Rules, laws and policies and set
				specific procedures for their implementation. Administrative Directives must be
				approved by the ACC Director.
C.
Administrative Memoranda.
Administrative Memoranda are official statements specifying
				procedures for applying an Administrative Rule or Directive, a law or policy to
				a particular area of operation. An Administrative Memorandum may also be issued
				to establish day-to-day operational procedures not specifically covered by
				Administrative Rules, law or policy. The Director, Chief Deputy Director,
				Deputy Director or Assistant Director responsible for operation of that area
				must approve or author the Administrative Memorandum.
D.
Review and Publication
1. Administrative Rules and Administrative
			 Directives must be reviewed annually.
2. Current Administrative Rules and
			 Administrative Directives must be published on the agency's internal and
			 external websites.
3. The agency
			 must submit a quarterly report to the Board of Corrections containing all new
			 and revised Administrative Directives and Administrative Memoranda issued
			 during the previous quarter. The report will be forwarded to the Arkansas
			 Legislative Council for review.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-009 - Resident Correspondence

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority to
			 promulgate this rule by Ark. Code Ann. §§
								12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203,
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
To
			 residents, people who correspond with residents, and center staff.
III.
POLICY.
It shall be the
			 policy of the Department of Community Correction (DCC) to encourage and promote
			 wholesome communications between residents and other persons and organizations.
			 Correspondence with family members, close friends, associates and organizations
			 is essential to the morale of all confined persons. It may form a positive
			 basis for both present and future adjustment in the center and in the
			 community.
IV.
DEFINITIONS.
A.
Contraband.
Any item that is not permitted under the usual rules
			 of the center.
B.
Rejection.
Material reviewed and denied because officials have a
			 reasonable belief that it presents a danger to center security.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-010 - Resident Publications

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority to
			 promulgate this rule by Ark. Code Ann. §§
								12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203,
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
All
			 Department of Community Correction (DCC) staff and residents.
III.
POLICY.
It is Board policy
			 that residents may receive publications from recognized commercial or
			 charitable outlets. All publications are subject to inspection and may be
			 rejected if found to be detrimental to the security, discipline, or good order
			 of the center or if they propose, condone, or provide information likely to
			 facilitate criminal activity.
IV.
DEFINITIONS.
A.
Publications.
Printed or electronic media such as books,
			 magazines, catalogs, advertising brochures, religious tracts, or
			 newspapers.
B.
Commercial
			 Outlet.
Organizations such as a publisher, bookstore, educational, or
			 vocational institute.
C.
Charitable Outlet.
An incorporated nonprofit organization
			 established to promote literacy or to provide literature for indigent
			 residents, or a religious group.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-012 - Safety, Security and Sanitation at Residential Centers

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of
			 Corrections is vested with the authority to promulgate administration rules by
			 Arkansas law sections
			 12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
This rule
			 applies to Arkansas Community Correction employees and offenders.
III.
POLICY.
Arkansas Community
			 Correction will promote the safety and security of the public, employees and
			 supervised offenders; provide guidance designed to reduce the occurrence of
			 accidents, victimization, injury, illness or loss of life; and deter or
			 minimize loss or damage to public property.
IV.
DEFINITIONS.
A.
Qualified Inspector.
An
			 individual who meets the following criteria as it pertains to the type
			 inspection(s) to be conducted:
1. Is certified
			 by the appropriate State and/or Federal authority, if required, for the
			 determined inspection;
2. Is
			 familiar with applicable Federal, State and municipal codes, regulations and
			 requirements;
3. Is able to use
			 appropriate instruments for measuring and documenting code
			 compliance;
4. Is able to complete
			 checklists and prepare necessary reports; and,
5. Has authority to make corrections when
			 deficiencies are found, or responsibility to report deficiencies to the
			 appropriate authority.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-015 - Volunteer Program

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority
			 to promulgate this rule by Ark. Code Ann. §§
								12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203,
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
This policy
			 applies to citizens and Department of Community Correction (DCC)
			 employees.
III.
POLICY.
It shall be the policy of the DCC to administer a
			 volunteer program which encourages, supports, and recognizes the value of
			 citizen involvement in government operations, exerts a positive influence on
			 offenders, and assists staff with routine and specialized duties. This program
			 supplements employee efforts to accomplish the agency mission while providing
			 citizens the opportunity to gain experience and serve the community. Citizens
			 will be given an opportunity to participate in volunteer programs without
			 discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin,
			 pregnancy, or disability in compliance with State and federal law. DCC shall
			 establish rules that facilitate volunteer input and involvement at the highest
			 level of efficiency and security.
Board Approval Date: 9/6/06
Effective Date: 12/12/06
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-016 - Economic Sanctions

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority
			 to promulgate Administrative Rules by Ark. Code Ann. §§
								12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203,
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
Circuit
			 Courts, Arkansas Parole Board, offenders, and Department of Community
			 Correction (DCC) employees.
III.
POLICY.
It is Board of Corrections policy that DCC offenders
			 participate in economic sanctions programs as described in this
			 policy.
IV.
DEFINITION.
Offenders. Individuals released to or assigned to community
				supervision and/or other programs/services under the DCC.
V.
GUIDELINES.
A. Fees or fee ranges for DCC programs and
			 services are established by the Board of Corrections. Assessment of economic
			 sanctions will be as imposed by the courts and the Parole Board. Exemptions and
			 waivers will be as authorized by DCC policy, the courts, and Parole Board. In
			 no way does this rule affect circuit court and Parole Board authority to
			 suspend or modify the amount to be assessed. Fees (other than restitution)
			 collected by the DCC may be converted to community service hours as authorized
			 in procedures established in agency guidance.
B. State laws, Department of Finance and
			 Administration rules and regulations, DCC administrative rules and regulations
			 and general accounting procedures will govern the collection and disbursement
			 of fees collected. Procedures for collection and disbursement shall be
			 established, approved by the director, and distributed to appropriate staff.
			 They shall include the current fee rates for each program/service as
			 established and approved by the Board of Corrections. The Assistant Director of
			 Administrative Services shall maintain an historical record of the rates in
			 force for each program/service for each fiscal year.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 01 - Division of Community Correction › Rule 004.01.20-018 - Community Correction Center Criteria and Standards

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I.
AUTHORITY.
The Board of
			 Corrections (Board) is vested with the authority to promulgate this
			 administrative rule by Ark. Code Ann.
''
12-27-105,
			 16-93-1203,
			 and
			 16-93-1205.
II.
APPLICABILITY.
This policy
			 applies to residents of and offenders being considered for transfer to
			 Department of Community Correction (DCC) community correction centers (CCCs)
			 other than technical violator centers, and staff.
III.
POLICY.
It is DCC policy to
			 operate residential facilities which adhere to established criteria and
			 standards for the effective provision of restoration opportunities for
			 offenders referred to CCCs, and to continuously review resident progress and
			 recommend early release to the Parole Board when program completion criteria is
			 met, with primary concern for the safety and welfare of people of the state of
			 Arkansas.
IV.
CCC ADMISSION
			 CRITERIA.
An offender eligible for admission to a CCC is a felon
A. who is eligible by law for such sentence,
			 and
B. whose crime(s) fall(s)
			 within the targeted population as set forth in Ark. Code Ann.
'
16-93-1202, and
C. whose
			 period to be confined in a CCC does not exceed
1. 1 year for a defendant placed on probation
			 or for whom the court suspended the imposition of sentence, accompanied by
			 assignment to a CCC, or
2. 1 year
			 for referrals by the Parole Board, or
3. 2 years for a commitment to the Arkansas
			 Department of Correction (ADC) for judicial transfer to the DCC, and
D. who has not been previously
			 convicted of a violent and/or sex related felony, disciplined in a
			 jail/correctional institution for violent and/or sexual misconduct and has no
			 known record of mental disorder(s) that would indicate a propensity for
			 violence, and
E. who has no pending
			 felony detainer(s) for a non-target offense filed against him or her,
			 and
F. who does not otherwise pose
			 an undue public risk to the safety and security of the community.
Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS › Division 03 - Office of the Secretary › Rule 004.03.21-001 - AR 224 Tobacco

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I.
AUTHORITY
:
The Board of Corrections (Board) is vested with the authority
				to promulgate this Administrative Rule by Ark. Code Ann. §
									25-43-401.
II.
APPLICABILITY
:
All Department of Corrections (Department) offenders,
				employees, contract staff, volunteers, vendors, visitors, and any other persons
				on Department owned or leased property.
III.
DEFINITIONS
:
A. Tobacco Products - Any smoking or
			 smokeless tobacco product.
B.
			 Electronic Cigarettes - A cigarette-shaped device containing a nicotine-based
			 liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to simulate the experience and
			 effect of smoking tobacco.
C.
			 Offenders - Inmates, parolees, and probationers; in addition to residents in a
			 community correction center or reentry center.