Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 501 - JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Chapter 3 - Jail Standards for Full-service Facilities
Section 501 KAR 3:100 - Food services
Universal Citation: 501 KY Admin Regs Service 3:100
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO: KRS 196.035, 197.020, 217.280-217.390, 441.055
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 441.055 requires the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations establishing minimum health standards for jails that house state prisoners. This administrative regulation establishes procedures for proper food services for full-service jails.
Section 1. Procedures.
(1) The jail shall comply with
KRS
217.280 through
217.390
and
902 KAR
45:005.
(2) The
jailer or jail administrator shall provide adult prisoners with a nutritionally
adequate diet containing at least 2,400 calories per day. Condiments shall not be
included in the daily caloric totals. If prisoners are housed in the diversion
holding area during normal meal times, they shall be fed. Meals may be either hot or
cold.
(3)
(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this
subsection, prisoners shall receive three (3) meals per day, one (1) of which shall
be hot. More than fourteen (14) hours shall not elapse between any two (2)
meals.
(b) The jailer or jail
administrator may elect to provide only two (2) meals on Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays, if both meals still meet the minimum 2,400 calories per day. Condiments
shall not be included in the daily caloric totals. If the jailer or jail
administrator elects to serve only two (2) meals, more than sixteen (16) hours shall
not elapse between any two (2) meals.
(4) The jailer or jail administrator shall provide
for religious diets in accordance with
501 KAR
3:130 after review and approval of religious
authority.
(5) The jailer or jail
administrator shall provide for medical diets if prescribed by a medical
authority.
(6) The jailer or jail
administrator shall maintain accurate records of all meals served.
(7) Food shall not be used for disciplinary
purposes.
(8) A nutritionist or
dietician shall approve the nutritional value of the jail menu on an annual
basis.
(9) Jail personnel shall directly
supervise all food prepared within the jail.
(10) All food shall be served under the direct
supervision of jail personnel.
(11) The
jail shall have sufficient cold and dry food storage facilities.
(12) The jailer, jail administrator, or jail
personnel shall inspect the food service area daily.
(13) Canteen food items purchased by prisoners may
be stored or prepared in amounts that do not pose a threat to the health or security
of the institution.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 441.055
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