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 10/10/2024
#257, Systems User Security - Effective 10/30/2024
Issued 10/10/2024
#413.08, Compliant Use of Restraints - Effective 10/28/2024
Issued 08/15/2024
#353, Death Response and Review - Effective 08/29/2024
Issued 07/17/2024
#371.10, Risk Containment - Effective 07/29/2024
Issued 06/28/2024
#326, 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 - Effective 5/22/2024
#106, Staff Onboarding Training Standard Operating Procedure - Effective 5/22/2024
#106, Staff Continuing Training Units Standard Operating Procedure - Effective 5/22/2024
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
Currently the DOC Marriage Rule is in the process of being amended. Feel free to review the Marriage Ceremony Rule Draft and provide any questions, comments, or feedback by October 22, 2024 by emailing the DOC Policy Development Unit.
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