Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 12 - PATUXENT INSTITUTION
Chapter 12.12.18 - Visits to Inmates
Section 12.12.18.08 - Suspension of a Visitor's Visiting Privilege
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The Warden may suspend a person from visiting an inmate for a designated or indefinite period of time when there is clear and convincing evidence that a visit would jeopardize the safety or security of the Institution.
B. The Director shall ensure that the Warden bases suspension of visiting privileges on:
C. The Director shall ensure that the Warden sends a written notice of a decision to suspend visiting privileges for a specified or indefinite period of time to the following:
D. The Director may authorize the Warden to omit justification for the suspension or termination of a visit from the written notice when the security of the Institution or the safety of an individual would be affected.
E. A notice of suspension or termination of visiting privilege shall include:
F. The Director shall ensure that the Warden:
G. The Director shall ensure that the Warden attaches the letter of notification to the inmate visiting card when a visitor's visiting privilege is suspended.
H. The visitor may request the Warden to reinstate a suspended or terminated visiting privilege upon the inmate's transfer to a Division facility.
I. An employee of the Institution who is related to an inmate may make regular visits to the inmate with prior approval of the Director.
J. Home Visits.