Pennsylvania's Title 42, Sections 9807 and 9808, establish the powers and duties of the state commission overseeing intermediate punishment programs. The commission is responsible for adopting rules, providing training, ensuring legal compliance, monitoring programs, and managing funding. It also has authority to implement interim regulations during the transition to final rules.
The commission oversees intermediate punishment programs, adopts rules, provides training, ensures legal compliance, and manages funding for these programs.
Yes, the commission can promulgate interim regulations for up to one year or until final rules are adopted, to ensure smooth implementation.
The commission monitors programs to ensure they follow federal, state, and local laws, and provides technical assistance to staff.
Yes, interim regulations are reviewed by the Office of General Counsel and the Attorney General, but are not subject to the usual rule review process.