004.03.1-001. Administrative Rules, Directives and Memoranda
AR ADC 004.03.1-001Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: May 21, 2018
Effective: May 21, 2018
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-001
Formerly cited as AR ADC 004.00.2-001
004.03.1-001. Administrative Rules, Directives and Memoranda
The Board of Corrections is vested with the authority to promulgate Administrative Rules by Act 50 of 1968 as amended by the Administrative Procedures Act (Act 434 of 1967 as amended). It shall be the policy of the Department to formulate such Administrative Rules, Directives and Memoranda to provide for the lawful, safe, orderly, and responsible operation of the Department. Applicable staff shall be notified of, provided access to, trained if necessary and held responsible for abiding by these policies. The Warden/Center Supervisor is responsible for placement of Rules, Directives and Memoranda that are applicable to the inmate population in areas where inmates will have access to them. It is the responsibility of the Warden/Center Supervisor to make sure the inmate population is aware of the guidelines applicable to them.
Administrative Regulation 001 establishes the process by which the Arkansas Department of Correction formulates, amends and repeals Administrative Rules, Directives, and Memoranda. This Administrative Regulation also applies to the Board of Corrections, the Director, and such staff as the Director may charge with the responsibility of formulating, amending, and/or reviewing departmental rules and policies.
A. Administrative Rules: Official statements approved by the Board of Corrections and the General Assembly that are filed with the Secretary of State. They are also the general policies which guide the operation of the Arkansas Department of Correction. Prior to their submission to any committee of the General Assembly, staff will ensure that all proposed new Administrative Rules and proposed amendments to existing Administrative Rules are submitted to the Governor, as appropriate, for their review or approval.
C. Administrative Memoranda: Official statements specifying procedures for applying an Administrative Rules 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 Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Administrator, or Warden/Center Supervisor responsible for operation of that area must approve or authorize the Administrative Memorandum.
C. Pre-Service and In-Service training shall be conducted to familiarize staff with all Administrative Rules, Directives, and Memoranda. The issuing authority shall ensure that affected staff are notified of, provided access to, trained if necessary and held responsible for abiding by these policies.
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Eff. Dec. 10, 1990. Amended May 21, 2018.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 004.03.1-001, AR ADC 004.03.1-001
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