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196.702 Functions of the commission.

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Page 1 of 2 196.702 Functions of the commission. The commission shall: <br>(1) Develop a statewide strategic plan for the development and implementation of goals and objectives, target populations, and program criteria for community corrections <br>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; <br>(4) Review community correction program plans and their implementation to ensure compliance with the statewide strategic plan, including the following goals: <br>(a) Effectiveness of community corrections programs in maintaining public safety; (b) Reduction of local commitments to the department; <br>(c) Reduction in the rate of recidivism; and <br>(d) Reduction in revocations of probation and parole; (5) Provide technical assistance, support, and training to local boards; <br>(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 <br>following information: <br>(a) The status of the implementation of the statewide strategic plan; <br>(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; (7) Administer the provisions of KRS 196.700 to 196.735; <br>(8) Advise the Governor and the commissioner concerning correctional policy and programs, including particularly the following: <br>(a) The need for, and the development of, new or specialized institutions, facilities, or programs; (b) The need for, and the effectuation of, collaboration and liaison within the department, and between the department and community agencies and <br>resources, including the bench and bar, in order to promote the readjustment <br>and rehabilitation of offenders in institutions or under parole or probation <br>supervision in the community; and (c) The need for, and the development of, useful research in penology, correctional treatment, criminal law, or in the disciplines relevant thereto; and (9) Establish a Parole Board Nominating Committee which shall: (a) Include five (5) ex officio members of the commission: 1. The secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, who shall serve <br>as chairperson of the committee; Page 2 of 2 2. The commissioner of the Department of Corrections, who shall serve as <br>the vice chairperson of the committee; 3. The executive director of the Parole Board; 4. The deputy commissioner of the Office of Adult Institutions; and 5. The deputy commissioner of the Office of Community Services and <br>Facilities; (b) Include ten (10) other members of the commission: 1. Two (2) Circuit Judges; 2. Two (2) service providers with backgrounds in mental health or <br>education; 3. A person representing the views of business and industry; 4. A person representing the views of organized labor; 5. A practicing attorney; and 6. Three (3) at-large members; (c) Publicize vacancies and impending term expirations on the Parole Board in accordance with standards set forth in KRS 424.180; (d) Submit the names of three (3) candidates to the commission for every vacancy or expired term on the Parole Board; (e) Forward a statement of qualifications of each nominee to the commission along with the nomination. This statement shall identify the experience which <br>meets the qualifications for Parole Board membership outlined in KRS <br>439.320(1); and (f) Maintain the statement of qualifications as a public record in accordance with KRS 61.870 to 61.884. Effective: June 26, 2007 <br>History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 228, effective June 26, 2007. -- Created 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 71, sec. 2, effective June 24, 2003.