KRS 197.110: Administrative regulations relating to classification, work, and pay of

prisoners.

The Department of Corrections shall promulgate administrative regulations it deems

necessary and proper in relation to:

(1) The classification of prisoners;

(2) The terms and conditions under which prisoners may be assigned to work under the

direction of any other state agency;

(3) The adequate care, supervision, guarding, discipline, maintenance, transportation,

and housing of prisoners when assigned to work outside of the prison. The

department shall ascertain from the jailer of the county in which the work is being

carried on if accommodations are available, and shall place as many prisoners as

possible under the care of the jailer;

(4) The payment of money to prisoner s and their dependents for work performed,

including the amount to be paid and the manner of the payment and distribution

thereof;

(5) Any other purposes as the department deems necessary and proper for carrying out

the intent of this chapter.