Public Visitation and Tours of Institutions

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DEPARTMENT
OF
CORRECTION POLICY
MANUAL SUBJECT:
Public Visitation and Tours
of Institutions
Adopted: 12/82
Revised: 01/95
Reformatted: 01-2001
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01.00.00. POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT
It is the policy of the Board of Correction that the public be able to become acquainted
with correctional goals and accomplishments. Interest groups may tour the
department’s institutions, facilities or offices.
02.00.00. TABLE OF CONTENTS
01.00.00.POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT
02.00.00.TABLE OF CONTENTS
03.00.00.REFERENCES
04.00.00.DEFINITIONS
05.00.00.PROCEDURE
05.01.00 Facility Tours
05.02.00. Facility Events
03.00.00. REFERENCES
04.00.00. DEFINITIONS
05.00.00. PROCEDURE
05.01.00 Facility Tours
Groups of individuals may tour the department’s institutions, facilities or offices,
escorted by appointed personnel. Tours will generally take place during normal
business hours or at times which ensure the safety and convenience of the facility.
Requests for a group tour must be approved by the facility’s administrator.
All groups are subject to the administrator’s rules and regulations regarding visitation,
which are to be explained by the guides prior to the beginning of the tour.
When entering an institution, visitors may be subject to search.
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Anyone wanting to tour a correctional facility must be at least 18 years old. If under 18,
they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have written permission from the
parent or guardian.
05.02.00. Facility Events
Under certain circumstances and with an appropriate invitation, visitors may attend
athletic games and various other entertainment held at the facilities. These visits are
not to interfere with the operations and safety of the facilities and are not to jeopardize
the attendance of the inmates.
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Director, Department of Correction Date