Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 004 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Rule 004.00.20-092 - AR 854 Research and Experimentation
Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 004.00.20-092
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
I. AUTHORITY:
The Board of Correction and Community Punishment is vested with the authority to promulgate this administrative rule by Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 12-27-105.
II. POLICY:
It is the policy of the Department to prohibit inmates from participating in medical and/or pharmaceutical testing for experimental or research purposes and to allow research in criminal behavior. Research related to criminal behavior may be allowed to the extent that it is consistent with the mission and vision of the Arkansas Department of Correction.
III. EXPLANATION:
A. There will be no medical or pharmaceutical
experimentation or testing involving inmates of the Arkansas Department of
Correction.
B. This rule does not
preclude the use of any pharmaceutical or medical procedure which is classified
by Public Health Authorities or F.D.A. as in the experimental stage, when it
can be instrumental in the treatment of any disease or condition as indicated
by proper medical procedure.
C. All
requests for voluntary inmate participation in non-medical, non-pharmaceutical
and non-cosmetic research programs will be referred to the Management Team. The
team will review the proposal for content and methodology. The results of the
review along with other pertinent information will be submitted to the Director
for approval or disapproval. Information Systems Division will retain
information on all research programs approved.
Board Approval Date: 10/21/96
Effective Date: 11/1/96
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