DAR File No. 28393

Corrections, Administration

R251-102

Release of Communicable Disease Information

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28393
Filed: 12/06/2005, 06:12
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized under Subsection 64-13-36(3)(a) which requires the Department to develop a rule that designates the persons allowed to access records in an inmate's file.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no written comments received regarding this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The purpose of this rule is to designate the persons who will be permitted access to information in Department of Corrections inmate medical files. This rule should be continued in order to prevent the unauthorized release of confidential information in violation of Utah Law (Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA)). This rule reduces the State's liability in administering inmate medical file information.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Gary Ogilvie at the above address, by phone at 801-545-5514, by FAX at 801-545-5523, or by Internet E-mail at gogilvie@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott V. Carver, Executive Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Gary Ogilvie at the above address, by phone at 801-545-5514, by FAX at 801-545-5523, or by Internet E-mail at gogilvie@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.