Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 501 - JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Chapter 3 - Jail Standards for Full-service Facilities
Section 501 KAR 3:170 - Classifications

Universal Citation: 501 KY Admin Regs Service 3:170

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 3, September 1, 2024

RELATES TO: KRS 441.045, 441.055

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 196.035 authorizes the secretary to promulgate administrative regulations necessary or suitable for the proper administration of the functions of the cabinet or any division in the cabinet. KRS 441.055 requires the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations establishing minimum standards for jails that house state prisoners. This administrative regulation establishes jail categories defined by the maximum bed capacity of full-service jails.

Section 1. Jail Categories.

(1) Category I - Jails with one (1) to 100 beds shall be classified as a Category I jail.

(2) Category II - Jails with 101 beds to 250 beds shall be classified as a Category II jail.

(3) Category III - Jails with 251 beds to 500 beds shall be classified as a Category III jail.

(4) Category IV - Jails with 501 beds to 999 beds shall be classified as a Category IV jail.

(5) Category V - Jails with 1,000 beds or more shall be classified as a Category V jail.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 196.035, 441.045, 441.055

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