2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .702   Functions of the commission.

196.702 Functions of the commission. The commission shall: (1)  Develop a statewide strategic plan for the development and implementation of goals and objectives, target populations, and program criteria for community corrections programs; (2)  Conduct, in collaboration with community corrections boards, a statewide assessment of community corrections programs; (3)  Award all grant moneys to community corrections programs; (4)  Review community correction program plans and their implementation to ensure compliance with the statewide strategic plan, including the following goals: (a)  Effectiveness of community corrections programs in maintaining public safety; (b)  Reduction of local commitments to the department; (c)  Reduction in the rate of recidivism; and (d)  Reduction in revocations of probation and parole; (5)  Provide technical assistance, support, and training to local boards; (6)  Submit an annual report no later than September 1 of each year to the commissioner, the Governor, and the General Assembly which includes at least the following information: (a)  The status of the implementation of the statewide strategic plan; (b)  The effectiveness of community corrections programs in achieving the goals outlined in subsection (4) of this section; and (c)  An accounting of the distribution of grants and other funds; and (7)  Administer the provisions of KRS 196.700 to 196.735. Effective: June 24, 2003 History: Created 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 71, sec. 2, effective June 24, 2003. Page 1 of 1