Policy Documents
All publicly available administrative rules, policies, administrative directives, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, interim memos, and other policy documents which outline the policy and procedures of the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) can be found by clicking on the link below. Documents marked "Redacted" or "Level A" are security-sensitive and exempt from public disclosure. The security-sensitive information has been redacted from the posted version, leaving the rest of the document accessible to the public.
DOC Policy Documents
Recent New/Revised Policy Documents
Issued 06/28/2024
Admitting, and Housing, Emerging Adults Aged 18 and Younger - Effective 06/28/2024
Issued 06/21/2024
Court Processes Standard Operating Procedure - Effective 07/01/2024
Issued 06/14/2024
#385, Access to Courts for Incarcerated Individuals Policy - Effective 06/27/2024
Issued 05/15/2024
#381, Constituent Services Policy - Effective 05/28/2024
#113, Peer Support Policy - Effective 05/27/2024
Issued 05/08/2024
#106, Staff Training Policy
#106, Staff Onboarding Training Standard Operating Procedure
#106, Staff Continuing Training Units Standard Operating Procedure
Issued 04/01/2024
#352, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
#352, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Standard Operating Procedure
Issued 03/25/2024
#424, Supervised Community Sentence - Effective 04/08/2024
Issued 01/30/2024
Court, Attorney, and Third Party Processes Standard Operating Procedure - Effective 02/01/2024
Attachment A: Facility Aliases and Booking Phone Number for After-Hours - Effective 02/01/2024
Attachment B: Court Schedule and Contact Information - Effective 02/01/2024
Feedback
Feedback related to policy documents is always welcome. Please email the DOC Policy Development Unit with specific feedback that should be considered in the revision process.
You also may provide feedback on Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Proposed Rules in writing or by attending public hearings. For more details, please see the APA Rules heading below.
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Rules
An APA Rule implements or interprets law or policy and is adopted according to the Vermont Administrative Procedures Act. APA Rules have the force of law unless amended or revised, or unless a court determines otherwise.
Emergency Rule Filings
Permanent Rule Filing
Marriage Ceremony Rule Amendment
Currently DOC is in the process of amending the marriage rule. All updates will be posted here. Please email AHS.DOCPDU@vermont.gov with any questions.
Public Hearing:
Please feel welcomed to join the DOC for the Public Hearing on the Amendment of the Marriage Rule on July 23rd, 2024.
In Person: NOB 2 South, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2000 WSOC Cherry B
Virtual: Join the TEAMS Meeting Here!
Questions
If you have questions concerning Department of Corrections' policy documents, or need a special accommodation, please contact:
Christine Cowart
Policy Development Unit, DOC
280 State Drive
NOB 2 South
Waterbury, Vermont 05671-1001