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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 10 - Inmate Life › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Religious Programs and Services (240-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-10-00-2.5 - Inmate Access to Religious Programs and Services

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Space: All religious organizations have equal access to the physical space, equipment and services which the institution normally provides for religious purposes.
B. Security: No portion of this document will be interpreted or implemented in such a way so as to threaten the security, safety, or well-being of the institution, its visitors, inmates, or staff.
C. Limitation of Access: The Warden or designee may limit religious programs, practices, or services if such would threaten the security, safety, or well-being of the institution, its visitors, inmates, or staff, and where there are specific facts to substantiate the threat. Wardens with legal questions regarding the limitations of religious programs, practices, or services should contact the Department's Office of Legal Counsel. Documentation of all limitations of religious programs, practices, and services is forwarded by the Warden or designee, via Departmental memo, to the Assistant Director of Rehabilitative Services.
D. Cancellation of Programs and Services: The Warden or designee has the right, without notice, to cancel, postpone, restrict, or limit an inmate's participation in any religious program, practice, or service. This authority is exercised only if the religious activity, or the inmate's participation in the activity, might threaten the security, safety, or well-being of the institution, its visitors, inmates, or staff. Documentation of all cancellations, postponements, and/or restrictions is forwarded by the Shift Commander to the Warden or designee. The Warden or designee notifies the institutional chaplain of cancellations, postponements, restrictions and/or schedule changes in writing, including an explanation for each cancellation or change and forwards a copy to the Professional Services Coordinator.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 10 - Inmate Life › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Religious Programs and Services (240-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-10-00-2.7 - Range of Religious Programs and Services

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Each facility makes reasonable efforts to establish and maintain religious activities and services for all inmates who are affiliated or wish to become affiliated with religious organizations. (See Definitions §
										2.4     of this Part)
B. Clergy Services: The Warden or designee and the institutional chaplains make reasonable efforts to ensure that an accredited representative (See Definitions §
										2.4     of this Part) of an inmate's religious faith is available to provide formal or informal services to inmates who so request wherever they are confined within the institution.
C. Religious Organizations: Religious organizations include, but are not necessarily limited to: Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. An inmate who is affiliated with and wishes to participate in a religious organization not currently functioning at an institution should inform the Assistant Director of Rehabilitative Services or designee. The Assistant Director, in consultation with the institutional chaplains and other appropriate staff, makes reasonable efforts to arrange for the requested services.
D. Faith Specific Religious Meetings
1. Representatives of religious organizations may request to conduct religious meetings by submitting a written proposal to the Professional Services Coordinator.
a. The proposal must consist of a detailed description of the proposed meeting specifying the proposed date, time, facility, participants, including inmates, etc.
b. If the Professional Services Coordinator approves the proposal, all individuals participating in the meeting are subject to a security clearance (i.e., Bureau of Criminal Investigation [BCI] and National Criminal Information Center [NCIC]) and must complete the RIDOC Chaplaincy Volunteer Orientation Programs (see policy #1.05 DOC, Accountability and Procedures for Utilization of Community Agencies; Employees of Outside Organizations; and/or Volunteers, or successive policy).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 10 - Inmate Life › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Religious Programs and Services (240-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-10-00-2.8 - Access to Accredited Clergy

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Clergy are allowed access to the correctional facilities under the conditions set forth in the visitor policy pertaining to professional visits (see Part 20-00-1 of this Title, Visits).
1. Normal and Special Visits: Clergy-of-Record visits may occur daily between 8:30 AM and 8:30 PM. However, under extenuating circumstances, special visits with clergy may be permitted for any reasonable purpose with the authorization of the Warden or designee.
2. One-Time Clergy Visits
a. Clergy interested in a one-time visit must contact the Office of Rehabilitative Services. This Office gathers all necessary information to conduct BCI and NCIC background checks (i.e., name, date of birth). The Office of Rehabilitative Services keeps a record of all one-time visit requests in order to monitor and verify visits by outside clergy. The appropriate institutional chaplain reviews the names and denominations of all clergy asking for a one-time visit.
b. The information necessary to conduct BCI and NCIC background checks is sent directly to the facility manager at the facility the clergy wishes to visit.
c. The facility manager or designee at the location where the visit will take place conducts BCI and NCIC background checks.
d. If no criminal record is found, the facility manager or designee notifies the Office of Rehabilitative Services who contacts the clergy with permission to visit. Visits may occur during normal business hours, not during an inmate's regular visiting hours. If a criminal record is found, the Office of Rehabilitative Services is notified for appropriate action.
e. One-time visits are restricted to one visit per inmate. If a clergy person wants to make multiple visits, he/she must have the inmate request clergy-of-record status or be placed on the inmate's visiting list if the inmate already has a designated clergy-of-record.
3. Special Visiting Areas: Clergy visits are normally held in approved visiting areas. However, if these areas do not provide the degree of privacy which the clergy person deems appropriate for the purpose of the visit, the clergy person may request a special visiting area be provided. The Warden of the facility or designee may identify any area of the institution as a special visiting area for clergy visits.
4. Total Institution Access: Clergy members are expected to remain within approved visiting areas whenever they are visiting inmates. However, institutional clergy members with blue badges are permitted access to all other areas of the institution used by the inmates (including living quarters and work areas), for any reasonable purpose.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 10 - Inmate Life › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Religious Programs and Services (240-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-10-00-2.9 - Community Participation in Inmate Religious Activities

Current through June 14, 2024
A. General: The Department of Corrections actively encourages clergy and other members of religious organizations to become involved in inmate religious activities, subject to reasonable security precautions.
B. Special Events - Any special events involving one-time visits for the purposes of choir or observance of religious holidays are coordinated through the Assistant Director of Rehabilitative Services or designee in conjunction with the Warden or designee. All requests are to be made at least four (4) weeks prior to the event through the Assistant Director's office.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 10 - Inmate Life › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Religious Programs and Services (240-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-10-00-2.10 - Access of Religious Volunteers

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Volunteers - Individuals who wish to become community religious volunteers contact the Assistant Director of Rehabilitative Services or designee and request volunteer status within the Chaplaincy Program. Prospective community religious volunteers must submit a letter requesting volunteer status, a letter of religious organizational support, and personal references. Prospective volunteers are interviewed by the institutional chaplaincy staff and, upon recommendation, are required to complete the RIDOC Chaplaincy Volunteer Orientation Program. All religious volunteers are subjected to background checks conducted by the Assistant Director of Institutions and Operations or designee. If a volunteer is on an inmate's visiting list, s/he is not permitted to volunteer in the facility in which the inmate resides. (See policy 7.01-1 DOC, Accountability and Procedures for the Utilization of Community Agencies, Volunteers, Interns and/or Employees of Outside Public or Private Organizations, or a successive policy.)
B. Limited Access - When a community religious volunteer provides services in conjunction with a religious program (e.g., Bible study, Islamic study), or other activity, his/her access is limited to the needs of the religious program or activity.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 10 - Inmate Life › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Religious Programs and Services (240-RICR-10-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-10-00-2.11 - Access of Clergy-of-Record

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Clergy-of-Record - If an inmate wishes to have a particular clergy person designated as his/her clergy-of-record, the inmate must request such designation through the Assistant Director of Rehabilitative Services via a letter. Upon receipt, the Assistant Director of Rehabilitative Services' office forwards the information to the Assistant Director of Institutions and Operations office which conducts BCI and NCIC background checks and refers the name of the clergy person to the Institutional Chaplain's Office for verification as a representative of his/her religious organization.
B. At the point when the verification is completed, the individual is authorized to serve as the clergy-of-record and is allowed to visit daily between 8:30 AM and 8:30 PM. The clergy-of-record is added to the visiting list as a separate visit and does not displace family or other professional visits indicated on the inmate's visiting list. The clergy-of-record is permitted to be on more than one inmate's visiting list, but must visit inmates individually.
C. In cases where clergy are meeting in the approved visiting area on a pastoral visit, the regular visiting procedures are followed.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-56-10(22), Powers of the director; R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-45-18, Inmate Furloughs; Wood v. Clemons, 89 F. 3d 922 (1st Cir. 1996).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
To establish rules and regulations governing visits at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) which reflect not only the importance of prison visitation but also the need for security and order. To provide authorized visitors' access to all public areas, services and programs.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.3 - Policy

Current through June 14, 2024
A. It is the policy of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) to encourage inmates, in a manner consistent with sound security practices, to have regular social visits with relatives and other individuals in order to maintain close family ties and other positive relationships.
B. It is the policy of RIDOC not to routinely restrict visiting to specific persons such as inmates' relatives, friends, or prior acquaintances.
C. Minors must demonstrate they have the consent of their parent(s) or guardian(s) and must be accompanied by adults while visiting.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.4 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. "Common law spouse": In order to establish the existence of a common-law marriage, spouses are required to present two (2) different examples of the following documents.
1. A personal affidavit stating when and where you and your common-law spouse mutually agreed to become husband and wife; whether you were ever married, ceremonially or otherwise, to anyone else, and the details surrounding the end of any previous marriages (how they were ended, when and where); and any other details that will help to establish the existence of a husband and wife relationship.
2. Affidavits from other persons who know you and are familiar with your relationship, setting forth particulars such as the length of time you lived together, your address(es); whether there was any public announcement of your marriage; and whether your friends, neighbors, and relatives regard you as married.
3. Deed showing title to property held jointly by both parties to the common-law marriage.
4. Bank statements and checks showing joint ownership of the accounts.
5. Insurance policies naming the other party as beneficiary.
6. Birth certificates naming you and your common-law spouse as parents of your child(ren).
7. Employment records listing your common-law spouse as an immediate family member.
8. School records listing the names of both common-law spouses as parents.
9. Credit card accounts in the names of both common-law spouses.
10. Loan documents, mortgages, and promissory notes evidencing joint financial obligations of the parties.
11. Mail addressed to you and your common-law spouse as "Mr. and Mrs."
12. Any documents showing that the wife has assumed the surname of her common-law husband.
13. Church records indicating familial status, including membership information, baptismal certificates of the parties' child(ren), Sunday school registration forms, etc.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.5 - Applicability

Current through June 14, 2024
This policy applies to all employees, inmates at all RIDOC facilities, and visitors not covered by other policies (e.g., the most recent versions of Part 2 of this Subchapter, Public Information/Media Access; 13.02 DOC, Access to Institutional Facilities by Attorneys and Their Agents; Part 10-00-2 of this Title, Religious Programs and Services).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.6 - Departmental Standards for Visiting Rules and Procedures

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Wardens shall establish the number of days and hours that visiting is permitted, the length of a single visit, the number of weekly visits per inmate, and the number of persons who may visit an inmate simultaneously.
B. Each facility's visiting rules and procedures provide each inmate at least three (3) visiting periods per week for inmates who are NOT on Administrative Restricted Status.
C. The facility visiting periods shall be at least one and one-half (11/2) hours in length.
D. Smoking is prohibited in all facilities' visiting areas, consistent with Rhode Island State Law and Departmental policy (See the most recent version of RIDOC Policy #8.08 DOC; Smoking and Tobacco Regulations). All use of tobacco products is prohibited within any and all buildings and property under the control of RIDOC.
E. Each Warden determines the degree of informality during visits, consistent with the facility's overall security requirements.
F. Visiting rules and regulations for inmates shall be posted in each block or living unit of the facility and shall include, but not be limited to, visiting hours and dress code.
1. In addition, copies of this policy, Visitor Dress Code (§
											1.17     of this Part), and corresponding facility-specific procedures shall be posted in English and Spanish in facility visiting waiting rooms.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.7 - Visiting Lists - Awaiting Trial ("A and T") Population

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Intake Service Center (Men)
1. Male inmates confined to the Intake Service Center (ISC) may have visitors placed on their visiting lists in either of two (2) ways:
a. The visitor may call the facility to ask when he/she may visit the inmate or he/she may simply arrive at the ISC.
(1) He/she must present required identification to the Reception Officer.
(2) The Reception Officer conducts a background check (BCI) on the prospective visitor.
(3) If the visitor clears the BCI check, he/she will be allowed a one-time courtesy visit.
(4) The Superior Officer conducts a NCIC check on the visitor within thirty (30) days of the initial visit. If the visitor passes the NCIC check, the Superior Officer places him/her on the inmate's visiting list.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.8 - Visiting Lists - Sentenced Population

Current through June 14, 2024
A. When an inmate transfers from Awaiting Trial to sentenced population [Admission & Orientation (A & O)], the existing visiting list (which originated in the intake facility) transfers with him/her.
B. It is the responsibility of the receiving facilities to verify both BCI and NCIC checks have been conducted on visitors whose names appear on visiting lists that originated in either of the intake facilities.
C. During A & O, inmates have the opportunity to add to their visiting lists, up to a total of nine (9) persons, which is the maximum number of visitors allowed the sentenced population at all facilities, except that up to two (2) additional names that pass BCI/NCIC checks will be allowed on the visiting list beyond the normal nine (9), limited to mail money deposits only.
1. The maximum number of visits (9) has been determined to be manageable given the visiting space available in each facility, the time element, costs, and staff involved in performing BCI and NCIC investigations, and visiting history of the "average" inmate. As is the case in Awaiting Trial, mothers and fathers are counted as one, and minor children are not counted, but are allowed to visit.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.9 - Request for Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA")

Current through June 14, 2024
A. A member of the general public may request information or make a request for an accommodation under the ADA by contacting the Facility ADA Coordinator (i.e., Deputy Warden). A request for information or an accommodation may be made verbally or in writing.
B. A request for accommodation is the first step in an interactive process between the individual and the ADA Coordinator to clarify the individual's request and to identify the appropriate reasonable accommodation. When the disability is not obvious, reasonable documentation of the disability will be requested. Reasonable documentation is information necessary to establish that an individual has a disability that is an ADA qualified disability, nothing more. If the individual refuses to provide reasonable documentation, their request cannot be processed and a determination under ADA cannot be assessed.
C. Upon receipt of the necessary documentation the individual and the ADA Coordinator will confer to determine what accommodation(s) would be most effective and reasonable. Reasonable accommodations may include modifications or adjustments that enable individuals to enjoy benefits and privileges equal to those provided to individuals without disabilities. Final determination of an accommodation and/or its reasonableness is made by RIDOC.
D. All information acquired throughout the process of making an ADA determination will be maintained in a separate ADA file. Only personnel involved in making the reasonable accommodation, and/or assisting in the implementation of the accommodation will have knowledge of the request.
E. When a visitor believes that he/she has been subject to disability discrimination, they shall have the right to report it to RIDOC for prompt investigation and appropriate actions.
F. In submitting a request, complaint or grievance involving a disability issue care should be taken to state specific facts including: person or persons involved, structure/barrier involved, the date, time, and place of occurrence, what was done or said, and the names of any witness(es) present.
G. Any person who is uncertain how to request disability accommodations or report complaints of disability discrimination may contact the RIDOC ADA Coordinator or the Governor's Commission on Disabilities at (401) 462-0100.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.10 - Visitor Registration and Search Procedures

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Approved visitors shall report to the appropriate facility's Reception Desk on the scheduled visiting day and properly sign the Visiting Register. The Register shall include visitors' names, addresses, and relationships to inmates, as well as purpose of the visits, inmates' names, and current date and time, and should include minor children.
B. Visitors shall present proper photo identification to the Reception Desk Officer. He/she shall ensure visitors' names appear on the approved visiting list and that specific inmates are, in fact, scheduled for visits on that day. Once this information is verified, visitors are allowed to proceed.
C. ALL visitors must submit to a BCI/NCIC check to determine whether the visitor has a criminal record and/or outstanding warrant.
1. If the BCI/NCIC check does not reveal an active warrant or other disqualifying reason for disallowing the visit, the Reception Desk Officer allows the visitor to enter the Visiting Room.
2. If the BCI/NCIC check reveals an active warrant, the Reception Desk Officer will:
a. Notify the visitor of the active warrant.
b. Contact the RISP to determine if the warrant involves a violation only (as opposed to a misdemeanor or felony). Only visitors with outstanding warrants for offenses for which incarceration is a possible sanction are detained.
c. If the offense is one for which incarceration is a possible sanction, detain the visitor until he or she is taken into custody by RISP or other appropriate law enforcement officials.
d. If the offense is not one for which incarceration is a possible sanction, release the visitor.
3. Visitors are subject to background re-checks (BCI and NCIC) as determined by the Warden/designee(s).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.11 - Removal or Suspension from Visiting Privileges

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Visitors who violate any State Law, Departmental policy, facility specific rules and/or procedures, or pose a threat to the security of the facility may be suspended or removed from visiting privileges. Correctional staff shall immediately report such infractions to the Warden/designee.
B. Any visitor apprehended trying to convey contraband into the facilities, including external perimeter grounds of RIDOC and/or vehicles assigned to RIDOC, shall be subject to criminal prosecution in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §
										11-25-14.
C. Nothing in these regulations in any way impairs the Warden's or the ADIO's authority to exclude a visitor whenever, in their opinion, allowing that person to visit would be injurious to the best interests of the facility.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.12 - Inmate Visitation by Former RIDOC Employees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Former employees are not allowed visitation privileges within the Department if they were dismissed or resigned under the following circumstances:
1. Indulging in undue familiarity with inmates over whom they had decision-making authority.
2. Discussing personal matters with an inmate(s) verbally or in writing.
3. Borrowing anything from or lending anything to an inmate.
4. Accepting gifts or personal services, bartering or trading with any inmate, inmate family member, or visitor. This includes cards, letters and telephone calls.
5. Conveying drugs or contraband.
6. Using their knowledge of the prison system to circumvent policy.
7. Other acts of misconduct, including, but not limited to, personal behavior that undermines security or corrective treatment.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.13 - Inmate Visitation by Current RIDOC Employees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. When a current RIDOC employee wishes to visit an incarcerated inmate, he/she must:
1. Inform his/her immediate supervisor; and
2. Obtain approval from the affected facility's Warden/designee. The Warden/designee considers such requests on a case-by-case basis and communicates his/her decision to the:
a. current employee who wishes to visit; and
b. affected facility's Reception Desk Officer.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.14 - Special Visits

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The following categories represent circumstances and procedures for allowing special visits, beyond the normal visiting program as outlined in this policy.
1. Visits to Hospitalized Inmates
a. Visits to inmates at outside hospitals by other than clergy-of-record and attorney- of-record are not permitted unless the visitor(s) is an immediate family member AND:
(1) the inmate has been diagnosed as terminally ill;
(2) death is imminent; and/or
(3) the period of hospitalization exceeds one (1) week.
(AA) Exception: Female inmates who give birth and are hospitalized may receive a visit from immediate family members (including common law spouses) who are on the approved visiting list. Such visits must be pre-approved by the Warden or his/her designee.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.15 - Temporary Suspension of the Visiting Program

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Recognizing the importance and benefits of the visiting program, every effort is made to ensure its normal continuation and operation. There may be times, however, when circumstances arise which could lead to a temporary suspension of the visiting program at a particular facility or system-wide.
1. In the event of an emergency situation, such as a major employee job action, inmate disturbance, lockdown, severe weather, or other such serious event, the Warden or his/her superior are the only individuals authorized to suspend the visiting program.
2. Whenever the visiting program is suspended, either at a particular facility or system-wide, every attempt is made to notify the general visiting public of the suspension via the major news media outlets, as well as subsequent information related to the resumption of the program.
a. During an extended period of suspension, a special telephone number is designated and staffed to provide information concerning the suspension and resumption of the visiting schedule.
b. Every attempt is made to resume the visiting program as quickly as possible within the mandates of facility security and control.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.16 - Facility-Specific Visiting Rules and Procedures

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The general philosophy, policy and procedures contained herein apply to all facilities comprising RIDOC.
B. Each Warden, subject to the review and approval of the ADIO, develops written visiting rules and procedures, tailored to his/her facility, which are consistent with the Departmental standards contained in this policy.
1. The Warden also ensures a 1-page "visitor information" sheet is prepared and available to visitors at the Reception Desk along with copies of the Visitors Dress Code, §
											1.17     of this Part.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Visits (240-RICR-20-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.17 - Visitors Dress Code

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All visitors MUST wear undergarments.
B. Visitors to any RIDOC facility are prohibited from wearing:
1. See-through clothing of any kind
2. Low-cut and V-neck sweaters, blouses or shirts and tank, halter, or "tube" tops
3. Skirts, dresses, shorts with slits that are two (2) inches or more above the knee
4. Blouses or shirts too short to tuck in; blouses or shirts which expose the midriff
5. Tight-fitting or athletic type clothing
6. Spandex, stirrup, sweat and/or "swish" pants
7. Clothing the Visiting Room Lieutenant or Shift Commander determines is provocative/inappropriate
8. Hats, headbands and/or hooded clothing
9. Clothes with holes, rips, tears (clothing must be completely intact)
10. Clothing with the pockets torn out or torn to allow access beneath the garment
11. Sleeveless garments
12. "Farmer" jeans
13. Camouflage garments
14. Khaki, beige, or any other clothing which could be mistaken for inmate clothing
15. Military clothing (actual uniforms and look-alikes)
16. Clothing which closely resembles uniforms (Correctional Officer, police, sheriff, marshal, etc.)
17. Nursing uniforms (including "scrubs")
18. Jewelry (except wedding and/or engagement rings and medical alert jewelry)
19. Under wire bras, metal buttons, buckles which cannot be removed and set off the metal detector
20. Metal hair ornaments
21. No flip-flops
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-56-10(22), Power of the director; R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-2, Access to public records.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
To establish Departmental rules and regulations for access by representatives of the news media to the state's correctional facilities as well as to establish rules for the dissemination of information to the public and the media.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.3 - Policy

Current through June 14, 2024
It is the policy of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) to maintain open communications with the public, news media, legislature, and other interested groups and individuals. The Department produces, maintains, and disseminates information to the public concerning its operations, programs, and services. The Department provides inmates with avenues to communicate with representatives of the media when appropriate. Access to RIDOC facilities may be limited to minimize the risk to security, protect the safety of individuals, and assure privacy interests protected by law. RIDOC encourages media reports to be sensitive to the feelings and needs of crime victims.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.4 - Staff or Employee Contact with the Media

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Unless the Director designates otherwise, only the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations provides official information to the media regarding staff, the inmate population, or Departmental activities and programs. No employee is authorized to make statements to the media which jeopardize the security of Departmental operations.
B. Confidential and privileged information (the disclosure of which would violate federal or state confidentiality laws, endanger facility security, or constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy) is not disclosed to the media, the public, or other agencies.
C. All RIDOC personnel and all persons under contract for services to RIDOC channel all information requests through the Director's Office via the Chief of Information and Public Relations. Employees are encouraged to cooperate with appropriate media requests when they have been deemed the subject matter expert(s) in a particular area by the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations, provided such communication first goes through the Director's Office, via the Chief of Information and Public Relations. Representatives of the media are discouraged from contacting RIDOC employees directly other than the Chief of Information and Public Relations. The Chief of Information and Public Relations, in consultation with the Director, makes arrangements with the appropriate subject matter expert(s) within RIDOC staff in order to facilitate the media request so long as it does not jeopardize the security of Departmental operations.
D. The executive committees of bargaining units are permitted to speak to the media about legitimate union business or matters which relate to collective bargaining or contract administration.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.5 - Dissemination of Employee Information

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Director or Chief of Information and Public Relations provides the news media with the following information relative to RIDOC employees, past and present, in accordance with Access to Public Records, R.I. Gen. Laws §
										38-2-3 -. (See also, policy #1.07 DOC; Public Access to Departmental Records/Inmate Information, or successive policy.):
1. Employee's name;
2. Gross salary;
3. Salary range;
4. Total cost of paid fringe benefits;
5. Gross amount received in overtime and other remuneration in addition to salary;
6. Job title;
7. Job description;
8. Dates of employment and positions held with the state or municipality;
9. Work location;
10. Business telephone;
11. City or town of residence (not specific address);
12. Date of termination.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.6 - News Releases

Current through June 14, 2024
All press releases to the print and electronic media are written and distributed through the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.7 - Photographs and Recordings

Current through June 14, 2024
Photographs and video recordings taken inside the perimeter of ACI facilities require advance approval by the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations. Requests shall be in writing whenever possible (See News Media Request Form.). Requests of an emergency or imminent nature may be approved via telephone by the Director or Chief of Information and Public Relations. Identifying photographs or recordings of an inmate require the Department's and the inmate's prior written approval. (See Media Waiver Form.) However, inmates need not consent to the release of their identification (ID) photos.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.8 - Correspondence

Current through June 14, 2024
Inmates may correspond with representatives of the news media in accordance with Part 10-00-1 of this Title, Inmate Mail.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.9 - News Media Visits

Current through June 14, 2024
Media representatives' requests to visit inmates, correctional facilities, or report on RIDOC programs or activities are referred to the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.10 - Information Resources

Current through June 14, 2024
Presentation aids are developed by and made available through the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations. These aids include computer presentations and photographs; audio, video and/or digital recordings; periodicals, monographs, and other printed materials.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.11 - Internal Dissemination of Information

Current through June 14, 2024
All Department employees respond promptly and accurately to any and all requests for information made by the Chief of Information and Public Relations. It is his/her responsibility, in consultation with the Director or designee, to determine whether or not any parts of the information requested are not for public dissemination per this policy. No employee is to take it upon him/herself to censor the information presented to the Chief of Information and Public Relations. When asked, it is the responsibility of all staff to provide prompt and accurate information to the Chief of Information and Public Relations. The highest ranking official on duty in the facility/unit/program at the time of an incident which may be of interest to the public or the news media (including but not limited to, escapes, fires, bomb threats, assaults, job actions, employee suspensions, etc.) reports these incidents to the Chief of Information and Public Relations at the earliest possible moment.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.12 - Media Access to Correctional Facilities

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Media representatives are encouraged to inquire about activities within RIDOC, to visit correctional facilities, and to report on programs and activities. The Chief of Information and Public Relations arranges for media access to correctional agencies and facilities. It is the responsibility of the Chief of Information and Public Relations to contact the appropriate facility/unit/program manager prior to arranging such access. He/she will then be able to work out an access schedule with the appropriate Assistant Director or facility/unit/program manager. This procedure insures that access is consistent with the security and daily scheduling requirements of the facility to be visited. Permission for access to a facility will not be granted until such arrangements have been made. The Chief of Information and Public Relations arranges with the facility Warden or designee for any manpower needs which may be created by the presence of a media representative. The Chief of Information and Public Relations or designee serves as an escort for all news media visits to a facility, including all filming events. If the Chief of Information and Public Relations is available, he/she will remain present during the interview between the media and the inmate to facilitate in any way possible. If a member of the media requests that the Chief of Information and Public Relations leave during the interview, the request will be granted. Media representatives will accede to the presence of security personnel as deemed necessary by the facility Warden/designee.
B. Requests to use RIDOC's facilities for filming motion pictures are coordinated through the Chief of Information and Public Relations and the state's Film & Television Office.
C. Emergency Provisions: In the event of a major emergency within a RIDOC facility, each news media representative wishing to cover the emergency shall report to the pre-designated news media briefing area. All information provided to the media during an emergency will be provided by the Chief of Information and Public Relations or designee in the news media briefing area via scheduled briefings.
1. In an emergency or extended disruption of normal facility operations, the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations may suspend any provision or section of this policy for a specific period.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Public Information / Media Access (240-RICR-20-00-2) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-2.13 - Inmate Information / Interviews

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Dissemination of Inmate Information:
1. The Director or Chief of Information and Public Relations may provide the news media with the following information regarding an inmate. (See also, policy #1.07 DOC; Public Access to Departmental Records/Inmate Information, or successive policy):
a. Inmate's name;
b. Inmate's age (not specific date of birth);
c. Record of incarceration, including any/all information concerning dates of incarceration (present and prior);
d. Court of jurisdiction;
e. Parole eligibility date and projected release date;
f. Probation dates;
g. Placement (assigned facility);
h. Discipline status;
i. Community Confinement dates and information;
j. Inmate's last known city/town of residence but not the specific street address; and
k. ID photo, sentenced inmates only (subject to the Director's approval).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Access to Institutional Facilities by Attorneys and Their Agents (240-RICR-20-00-3) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-3.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These regulations are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-56-10(22)  and  42-56-1.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Access to Institutional Facilities by Attorneys and Their Agents (240-RICR-20-00-3) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-3.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
To establish procedures governing access to institutional facilities by attorneys and their agents for conducting legal business with their incarcerated clients.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Access to Institutional Facilities by Attorneys and Their Agents (240-RICR-20-00-3) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-3.3 - Policy

Current through June 14, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) grants access to institutional facilities to attorneys-of-record and their agents for the purposes of conducting interviews with incarcerated clients and participating in administrative hearings in which they represent a party. Such access is consistent with state and federal law and legitimate security and operational needs of RIDOC.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 20 - Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Access to Institutional Facilities by Attorneys and Their Agents (240-RICR-20-00-3) › Section 240-RICR-20-00-3.4 - Procedures

Current through June 14, 2024
A. For the purposes of this Part, attorneys are defined as members in good standing with the Bar of Rhode Island or members of any other state or federal jurisdiction who represent clients incarcerated at RIDOC. See §
										1.4(D)(1)     of this Part for identification requirements
B. Attorneys' agents are any individuals employed by attorneys in any of the following categories:
1. Law students - persons enrolled in accredited law schools.
2. Paralegals/Legal Assistants/Investigators/Public Defender Social Workers - persons who work on legal matters under the supervision of attorneys.
3. Interpreters - persons whose profession involves the translation of languages and who provide this service in the presence of attorneys who represent non-English speaking incarcerated clients. Also included are those who communicate in sign language or other communication formats that inmates may require.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 30 - Security › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Use of Restraints on Pregnant Detainees or Inmates (240-RICR-30-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-30-00-1.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-56-10(22)  Power of the director; R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-56.3-1, Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 240 - Department of Corrections › Chapter 30 - Security › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Use of Restraints on Pregnant Detainees or Inmates (240-RICR-30-00-1) › Section 240-RICR-30-00-1.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
To specify the procedures to follow for the use of restraints on pregnant detainees or inmates and when they are transported to an outside medical facility and during hospital stays.