1. A Director may submit a request to the Secretary for consideration of payment of a death benefit for any Employee who loses his or her life in the line of duty.
2. If the Secretary determines that an Employee is eligible to receive payment of a death benefit, the Chief Financial Officer of the Department must certify availability of funds and determine the source of funding.
3. The Secretary will submit a request to the Board outlining the circumstances surrounding the request for payment of a death benefit, including the possible funding source if the request is granted.
4. The document submitted to the Board should contain sufficient information to advise the board how the loss of life was related to performance of official job responsibilities.
B. Payment of Death Benefit:
1. Upon approval by the Board of Corrections, the Chief Financial Officer of the Department shall cause to be issued a payment to the beneficiary of an Employee who lost his or her life in the line of duty.
2. The amount of payment shall be set by the Board of Corrections and shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Credits
Adopted Nov. 16, 2023.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
