§3936.__Reimbursement of department

The department is responsible for all costs relating to the evaluation and treatment of a committed person in the department's custody whether the person is confined to a secure facility or released to a less restrictive alternative.__The department may require reimbursement of those costs to the extent that the committed person is able to pay.

§3937.__Record check for employees of secure facility

The commissioner shall require a criminal record check of each employee working at a secure facility where committed persons are confined under this subchapter.__Both state and federal criminal records must be checked.__Fingerprints may be required.__The department shall pay the costs of the record check.__Information obtained may be used only in making the initial employment decision or a decision to assign an employee to work in a secure facility.

§3938.__Release of information

The commissioner may release any relevant information obtained under this subchapter if the commissioner determines that the release is necessary to protect the public.

§3939.__Notice of conditional release, discharge or escape

1.__Standard notice.__At the earliest possible time, and no later than 30 days before conditional release or unconditional discharge, the department shall send written notice of conditional release, unconditional discharge or escape to the following:

A.__The State Police;

B.__The local law enforcement agency in the municipality in which the committed person will reside;