Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 483.00 - Visiting procedures
Section 483.09 - Maximum Security/Special Visiting Inmate Populations
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Each Superintendent shall develop institution procedures as required for inmates in maximum security and inmates in a special visiting inmate population under his or her jurisdiction which shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Designation of an area for visiting;
(2) Provision for devices, if any, to preclude physical contact, which may be necessary to satisfy security requirements;
(3) Provisions for special visits with attorneys, law students, paralegals, private investigators, and members of the clergy;
(4) Special visiting provisions, including advanced scheduling by appointment, where necessary; and
(5) Inmates in maximum security and inmates in a special visiting inmate population shall be afforded three visiting periods per week, with at least one period on a weekday evening, and at least one period on the weekend (unless serving a sanction of loss of visits). At least one visiting period shall be provided on any identified holiday. The Superintendent shall determine the time and duration of visiting periods. Each Superintendent may, upon the approval of the reviewing authority, limit the number of visitors allowed due to the space limitations of the visiting area.
