Policy Drafts

It is the intent of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to promote accessibility and transparency for policies, and encourage collaboration during the policy review process. To better facilitate these goals, the Department is providing policy drafts for public comment and review before they are published as revised.

• Policy Drafts Open for Public Comment
• Archived Policy Draft Notices
• Scheduled Policy Review Process (pdf)

Policy Drafts Open for Public Comment

The policy drafts available in this section are currently open for public review and comment. The public review and comment period lasts for two (2) weeks. Comments can be made using the Policy Revision Feedback Survey

After the stated closing date, comments and feedback will no longer be accepted for the listed policy drafts. Comments and feedback received after the listed closing date will not be considered until the next regular review of the policy.

Open September 25, 2020 — October 9, 2020

September 25 - October 9, 2020 Policy Draft Review Notice (pdf)

• Draft DOC 500.100 Correspondence Education in Prisons (pdf)
  • Markup Draft DOC 500.100 Correspondence Education in Prisons (pdf)

Open September 18, 2020 — October 2, 2020

September 18 - October 2, 2020 Policy Draft Review Notice (pdf)

• Draft DOC 670.020 HIV Infection and AIDS (pdf)
  • Markup Draft DOC 670.020 HIV Infection and AIDS (pdf)

Archived Policy Draft Notices

To review previously provided draft notices (no longer available for viewing/comment), please click on the applicable Policy Draft Review Notice below. Policy draft review notices will be archived in this space for two (2) years plus the current year, after which they will be deleted from the website.

Although these policy drafts are closed for public comment and review at this time, current policies are available for viewing and feedback using the Policy Revision Feedback Survey.

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