The central office of the Department of Corrections shall collect, evaluate, and interpret statistical and other descriptive data from all available sources, including all activities under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections in order to support current operational needs, evaluate on-going programs and activities, and project future requirements.
(a) The responsibility for collection and use of statistical data shall be centralized within prescribed limits.(b) Data will be so collected and processed as to provide facts, figures and projections in such a manner as to enhance effective management of the corrections system.(c) Uniform definitions, instructions, and reporting procedures shall be formalized and provided by reporting activities in order to assure validity of the resulting efforts.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-1-2-.05
Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, Par. (b); Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 170; 1969 p. 598; 1956, pp. 161, 171; 1956, pp. 161, 174 (O.C.G.A. 42-2-11); Ga. L. 1964, pp. 491, 492; 1970, pp. 318, 319 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-53); Ga. L. 1972, p. 838 (O.C.G.A. 42-10-2).
Rule, entitled "Statistical Data," filed as Rule 415-1-2-.05 on November 24, 1984; effective December 4, 1984, renumbered as Rule 125-1-2-.05. Filed June 28, 1985; effective July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.