(1) The Department of Corrections shall establish a process for providing regular updates and explanations, in writing, to adults in custody participating in an alternative incarceration program about changes to or decisions concerning the program, and any effect on release dates.

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(2) The department shall establish a process to ensure that alternative incarceration program counselors adequately communicate with adults in custody who are participating in the program, including providing accurate information about the alternative incarceration program and changes to or decisions concerning the program.

(3) The department shall designate a staff member at each department facility who shall be accessible to adults in custody to provide accurate information about alternative incarceration programs. [2021 c.501 § 4]

See note under 421.500.