004.03.1-876. Inmate Emergency Work Assignments During Disasters
AR ADC 004.03.1-876Arkansas Administrative Code
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-876
Formerly cited as AR ADC 004.00.2-876
004.03.1-876. Inmate Emergency Work Assignments During Disasters
To establish uniform procedures and ensure the safety and security of all inmates, staff and community when assisting the Office of Emergency Services and/or National Guard in times of disaster in the State of Arkansas, as requested by the Chief Executive Officer of the State.
In death threatening situations or extreme emergencies where immediate responses are called for, authorization may be given by the Warden/Center Supervisor of the unit/center closest to the disaster site, while notifying the Director.
The uniform procedures are:
After the Director or his designee's approval, every effort will be made by the Arkansas Department of Correction to have the Inmate Emergency Work Crew en route to the designated work site within three (3) hours maximum.
C. Inmates will work only in areas where the requesting official has responsibility and authority. The requesting official must have primary authority in the specific disaster area, e.g., the county judge within a county, the mayor within the city limits or a state department head on his/her departmental grounds. The Director or his designee will ascertain the contact person and inform the appropriate Warden/Center Supervisor accordingly.
1. The scope of work includes clearing only rights of way or other public facilities. A right of way is defined as a corridor purchased for public use, to construct or build and maintain a road facility for public use, to construct or build and maintain a road facility for public use, e.g., highways, roads, streets, driveways and walkways. (ADC Inmate Emergency Work Crews will not work on private property under any circumstances.)
4. Meals and lodging for inmates and staff, if needed, must be provided by the requesting agency. The requesting agency will be required to provide transportation for inmates and staff to and from work sites and appropriate hand tools, if these cannot be furnished by the Arkansas Department of Correction.
Credits
Eff. May 24, 1983.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-876, AR ADC 004.03.1-876
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