R251-305-3. Policy

  It is the policy of the Department that:

  (1) Community Correctional Centers shall schedule days and times for visiting;

  (2) visits at other than established visiting hours may be approved by the Center Director/designee;

  (3) Community Correctional Centers shall have designated visiting areas;

  (4) visitors shall not be allowed in unauthorized areas;

  (5) offenders' visitors, except for non-emancipated minors, shall be approved sponsors;

  (6) non-emancipated minors shall be accompanied by a parent or guardian;

  (7) sponsor applicants may be subject to special conditions (i.e., visiting only, leave time only, etc.);

  (8) offenders shall be advised of visiting rules during orientation;

  (9) visitors will be advised of visiting rules during the sponsor application process;

  (10) visiting may be prohibited for offenders in security cells and as part of restrictions ordered by the Offender Discipline Hearing Officer;

  (11) visitors shall be required to sign a visitor log when entering and leaving the Center;

  (12) visitors may be required to present picture identification prior to visiting;

  (13) visitors are to be appropriately attired per staff discretion (i.e. modest attire, no gang-affiliated attire or accessories, etc.);

  (14) sexual contact between visitors and offenders (i.e., petting, prolonged kissing or bodily contact) is prohibited;

  (15) visitors shall not bring animals or pets into the Center with the exception of dogs trained to aid individuals with disabilities;

  (16) visitors shall visit with only one offender at a time unless approved by Center staff;

  (17) offenders and visitors shall not exhibit abusive, disruptive or other inappropriate behavior;

  (18) offenders and visitors shall not use loud or offensive language;

  (19) visitors suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be denied visiting and advised by staff to arrange alternate transportation if they are operating a vehicle;

  (20) if an intoxicated visitor refuses to seek alternate transportation or becomes belligerent, staff shall attempt to detain the individual and contact the local law enforcement for assistance;

  (21) visitors shall be responsible for their property and the Department shall not be liable for any loss or damage to visitors' property;

  (22) visitors may be subject to search of their person or property for reasonable cause;

  (23) visitors attempting to bring contraband on Center premises may have visiting privileges restricted, suspended or revoked;

  (24) Center staff may restrict, deny or cancel visiting privileges for the safety, security and orderly operation of the Center or program requirements;

  (25) offenders may be prohibited contact with individuals as determined by the court, Board of Pardons and Parole, or Center program requirements; and

  (26) an appeal process shall be available to challenge denial or restriction of visiting privileges.