Regulation .08 Arrangements for Inmate Marriage Ceremony.
Regulation .08 Arrangements for Inmate Marriage Ceremony.LinkCopy Citation
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.