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196.030 Functions of Department of Corrections.
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The department shall, unless otherwise provided by law, exercise all functions
of the state in relation to:
(a) Management of penal, reform, and correctional institutions;
(b) Supervision of probation and parole;
(c) The giving of assistance to other departments, agencies, and institutions
of the state and federal government when requested by performing
services in conformity with this section;
(d) Acting as the agent of the federal government in matters of mutual
concern, and in the administration of any federal funds granted to the
state to aid in the performance of any function of this department;
(e) Administration and enforcement of the provisions of KRS Chapter 441
relating to the development and enforcement of jail standards, training of
jailers and jail personnel, and jail planning and construction.
Notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary, the Department of
Corrections may contract with a county fiscal court or local or regional
correctional authority to house misdemeanants and persons awaiting trial or
sentencing.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any institution, home, or
agency which does not receive aid from the state, a county, or municipality.
Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 19, effective July 14, 1992. -Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 497, sec. 15, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 344, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1982; and ch. 385, sec. 29,
effective July 1, 1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 24(14). -Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 106, Art. X, sec. 3. -- Amended 1956 Ky. Acts
ch. 157, sec. 6. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1,
1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4618-101.
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