Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 02 - DIVISION OF CORRECTION
Chapter 12.02.21 - Inmate Marriage
Section 12.02.21.08 - Arrangements for Inmate Marriage Ceremony
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.02.21.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. When notified under Regulation .07 of this chapter of the managing official's authorization of a request to marry an inmate at the correctional facility, the designee shall finalize arrangements for conducting the ceremony.
B. The designee shall:
(1) Notify the affected shift supervisor, or a designee, of the date and time of the ceremony;
(2) Arrange for entry to the facility of:
(a) The intended spouse;
(b) Approved guests; and
(c) Officiant, including approved ceremonial items;
(3) If appropriate, register the inmate's wedding ring with the facility property officer; and
(4) Arrange for approved post-ceremony visitation.
C. After the ceremony is completed, the inmate or the inmate's spouse shall:
(1) Immediately obtain a copy of the certificate of marriage signed by the officiant; and
(2) Within 5 business days of the date of the ceremony provide the designee with a copy of the court-approved certificate of marriage.
D. Upon receipt of the court-approved certificate of marriage, the designee shall forward all documents related to the inmate's marriage to Case Management for inclusion in the inmate's base file.
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