Notices for Week of: September 10, 2009
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).
Term Probation Midpoint Review
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P038
AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of Corrections
CONCISE SUMMARY: This proposed rule sets forth a Departmental review, during the month prior to the midpoint, of every probationer serving a specified term of probation. At this review, DOC staff may recommend discharge, a reduction in the term, or continued supervision with no changes, based on the probationer's progress toward completion of their conditions.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Corrections, probation and parole staff; victims and their families; court staff; State's Attorneys; criminal defense attorneys; law enforcement agencies; and offenders and their families.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Currently there are approximately 3200 offenders on probation who meet the criteria of this rule who are under the supervision of the Department of Corrections. This costs between $100 to $4,750 a year, depending on how the probationer is supervised by the Department. This rule will reduce the time on probation for offenders affected by this rule, who successfully complete their conditions of supervision. While this rule will reduce the number of offenders under supervision, there will be an increased cost to the courts, as there will be a need for review and possible court hearings that would not be necessary if the cases were to expire without intervention from the Department.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: Sept. 29, 2009, 4:30 - 6:30 pm at Burlington Probation and Parole Office, 50 Cherry St., Burlington, VT; Sept. 30, 2009, 12 - 2 pm at Chapel Conference Room, Department of Corrections' Central Office at 103 South Main St., Waterbury, VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: October 7, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dale Crook 103 South Main St., Waterbury, VT 05671-1001 (802)241-4292.
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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
This page was last updated on: 2009-12-11.
