Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 125-1-2-.11

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 125-1-2-.11 - Investigations and Intelligence

All investigations authorized by the Commissioner or his appointed designee concerning activities of and about inmates, probationers, facilities, and employees of the Department shall be conducted by the Investigations and Intelligence Section of the Department.

(a) The Intelligence component will collect, analyze, and internally disseminate to appropriate administrators, intelligence data in order to develop and maintain a base of information to aid in the detection of illegal activities occurring within the jurisdiction of the Department.

(b) The Internal Investigation Section will utilize the services of and cooperate with all agencies charged with the curtailment of criminal activities.

(c) Authorization to conduct criminal or non-criminal investigations will be given by the Commissioner or his appointed representative.

(d) Investigation reports and intelligence data prepared by the Internal Investigation Section are classified as confidential state secrets and privileged under Law, unless declassified in writing by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections.

(e) Completed investigative reports shall be forwarded to the Commissioner. Copies of these reports will be provided to the affected division manager for further distribution to the facility/office administrator where appropriate. Copies may also be distributed to other individuals designated by the Commissioner.

(f) The facility/office administrator will provide the Commissioner, via the affected division manager a written closure report indicating action taken or proposed in response to the investigative findings.

(g) Staff working under the jurisdiction of the Board of Corrections will cooperate fully with the Internal Investigation Section.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-1-2-.11

Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. 1, O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-2-2, 42-2-11, 42-5-3, 42-5-36, 42-5-55, 42-6-3, 42-10-4.

Rule entitled "Investigations and Intelligence" adopted as R. 415-1-2-.11. F. Nov. 14, 1984; eff. Dec. 4, 1984, renumbered as R. 125-1-2-.11 of same title. F. June 28, 1985; eff. July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Feb. 6, 2003; eff. Feb. 26, 2003.