10A NCAC 14J .1304. AGREEMENT OF CORRECTION

(a)  Before ordering corrective action or ordering the jail closed, the Secretary may direct the governing body to enter into an agreement of correction.  If the Secretary chooses this option, he shall require the governing body to enter into a written agreement within 30 days after it receives notice that conditions in the jail jeopardize the safe custody, safety, health or welfare of the inmates.

(b)  The agreement of correction at a minimum shall indicate the specific areas of noncompliance with the standards or statutes, the governing body's intent to remedy noncompliance, a plan for remedying the noncompliance, a definite and reasonable number of days within which the jail will be brought into compliance, and a schedule of inspections to monitor compliance.

(c)  The agreement of correction may be extended once for a period not to exceed 60 days if the time period in the initial agreement expires before the jail is brought into compliance, but only if the governing body is making a good faith effort to achieve compliance.

(d)  If the jail is not brought into compliance within the time period required by Paragraph (c) of this Rule, the Secretary shall order corrective action or order the jail closed.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑153; 153A‑220; 153A‑221;

Eff. June 1, 1990.