Code of Maine Rules 03 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Here’s a refined overview of the Code of Maine Rules, Title 03 – Department of Corrections (03‑201):
📘 Structure of Title 03‑201 – Department of Corrections
Chapters & Contents (regulations.justia.com):
Chapter 1 – Detention & Correctional Standards for Counties and Municipalities
Detailed standards on administration, accounting, inmate records, facility operations, PREA compliance, daily population reporting, etc. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 2 – Change of Use, Downsizing, or Closure of Correctional Facilities
Note: This chapter has been repealed (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 3 – County Jail Operations Fund Distribution Formula
Sets funding distribution for county jail operations (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 4 – Line‑of‑Duty Death Benefits for Corrections Officers (maine.gov)
Chapter 5 – Advisory Rulings (maine.gov)
Chapter 10 – Policy & Procedures Manual – Adult
Includes subsections on prisoner accounts, discipline, drug testing, religious services, community confinement, furloughs, grievances, variances, etc. (maine.gov)
Chapter 11 – Policy & Procedure Manual – Adult and Juvenile
Core sections such as prisoner accounts (2.12), restitution/fines (6.6), restraints on pregnant residents (18.19.1) (maine.gov)
Chapter 12 – Policy & Procedures Manual – Juvenile
Juvenile-specific rules on accounts, discipline, testing, furloughs, grievances (mainelegislature.org)
Chapter 13 – Community Corrections
Includes clients’ grievance processes (regulations.justia.com, maine.gov)
Chapter 15 – Domestic Violence Intervention Program Certification (maine.gov)
🔍 Spotlight on Chapter 1 (County Jails)
Section II – County Jails outlines mandatory requirements for:
Written policy & procedures overseen by an Administrator.
Annual reviews, organizational charts, compliance systems.
PREA Coordinator role, inmate records, daily BARS reporting by 9 AM, monthly juvenile population logs, etc. (law.cornell.edu)
Appendix A references Maine Statutes Title 34‑A §1208, which mandates:
Biennial comprehensive & unannounced inspections of jails.
Standards based on evidence, cost, and best practices. (regulations.justia.com)
✅ Summary
Title
Focus
Chapter 1
Operational standards for county/municipal jails
Chapters 3–5
Jail funding, death benefits, advisory guidelines
Chapters 10–12
Adult & juvenile policy manuals
Chapter 13
Community corrections grievance procedures
Chapter 15
Certification for domestic violence intervention
Ch. 2 has been repealed.
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