R251-303. Offenders' Use of Telephones  


R251-303-1. Authority and Purpose
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(1) This rule is authorized by Sections 63G-3-201 and 64-13-10, of the Utah Code, which allows the Department to adopt standards and rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

(2) The purpose of this rule is to provide the Department's policy and procedures governing offenders' access to and use of telephones.


R251-303-2. Definitions
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(1) "Center" means community correctional centers; halfway houses.

(2) "Offender" means any person under the jurisdiction of the Department; including inmates, parolees, probationers, and persons in halfway houses or other non-secure facilities.


R251-303-3. Standards and Procedures
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It is the policy of the Department that in order to ensure Center telephones are used for authorized purposes, staff may listen to the offender's conversation, except calls made to legal counsel.