The National Prison Rape Elimination Commission today announced an extension of the Phase Two public comment period. The following announcement was sent via NPREC News:
Due to the high level of response to the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission’s draft standards for Lockups, Community Corrections, and Juvenile Facilities, Phase Two of the public comment period has been extended to sixty days. Phase Two will now be equivalent to the time previously provided during Phase One for comments on the Adult Prisons and Jails, and supplemental standards for Facilities Holding Immigration Detainees. The Commission will now accept public comment on the draft standards for Lockups, Community Corrections, and Juvenile Facilities through 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, August 15, 2008. Please visit www.nprec.us to view the draft standards and public comment forms and to provide comments.
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