Notices for Week of: APRIL 20, 2006
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Graduated Sanctions for Probation Violations.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 06P012
AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of Corrections
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes guidelines for Corrections' staff to support successful completion of probation for offenders prior to requesting judicial intervention; and to offer the Judiciary graduated sanction guidelines to consider in violation of probation proceedings.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: All DOC staff and contractors; Corrections Joint Legislative Oversight Committee; Office of the Attorney General; Department of Public Safety, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Association; the Judiciary; the Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office, VT Protection & Advocacy, offender advocates; Center for Crime Victim Services, Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence; Corrections' Advisory Board; business owners; community-based organizations providing services to offenders; and offenders and their families.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This rule formalizes and provides the opportunity for more consistent use of graduated and alternative sanctions both within the Department of Corrections and if utilized, within the Judiciary. Standard use of lesser interventions by Corrections staff for non-risk related violations prior to bringing judicial intervention may reduce the burden on court resources. There may also be a reduction in the use of legal resources, both prosecutors and defense attorneys. The use of standardized guidelines for graduated sanctions as part of judicial decision-making has the potential to reduce the use of incarceration as a violation sanction. Using restorative alternatives promotes stronger connections to the community for the offender and has the potential for greater social benefit.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: May 8, Hotel Coolidge, 2 - 4 pm, White River Junction; May 10, Community Justice Center, 10 East Street, Suite 1, Winooski.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: May 17, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lynne Walther, Dept. of Corrections, 103 S. Main Street, Waterbury 05671-1001, (802)241-2278.
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
