Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 125 - BOARD OF CORRECTIONS
Chapter 125-4 - INSTITUTIONAL, CENTER, AND PROGRAM SERVICES
Subject 125-4-6 - RECREATION
Rule 125-4-6-.01 - Responsibility

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 125-4-6-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Each institution shall develop and maintain a planned recreation and exercise program of participant sports, exercise activities, and recreational opportunities.

(2) All activities shall be supervised by a recreational specialist, or Correctional Officer or other supervisor.

(3) Opportunities shall be provided for inmates to develop their individual physical fitness through vigorous activities.

(4) The institutional recreational program shall include as wide a range of both outdoor and indoor activities as is consistent with demonstrated inmate interest and availability or obtainability of supportive recreational assets.

(5) A minimum of seven (7) hours per week shall be programmed for the unrestricted inmate population for outdoor exercise. Indoor exercise may be substituted during inclement weather wherever appropriate facilities are available.

(6) Inmates in:

(a) Maximum security inmates shall be provided a minimum of seven (7) hours of physical exercise or recreational activities per week in a manner consistent with institutional custody, security, disciplinary, and related requirements.

(b) Inmates under institutional restriction, in administrative segregation, protective custody, or disciplinary isolation shall be provided a minimum of five (5) hours of physical exercise or recreational activities per week in a manner consistent with institutional custody, security, disciplinary, and related requirements.

(7) Sports and/or recreational activities which frequently or recurrently result in serious incidents and/or disturbances shall be suspended or discontinued and other less disruptive activities substituted therefor.

Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. 1, O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-2-11, 42-5-51, 42-5-53, 42-5-57, 42-10-2.

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