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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 12.02.21.08" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="21" heading="Arrangements for Inmate Marriage Ceremony.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The designee shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Notify the affected shift supervisor, or a designee, of the date and time of the ceremony;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Arrange for entry to the facility of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The intended spouse;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Approved guests; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Officiant, including approved ceremonial items;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If appropriate, register the inmate’s wedding ring with the facility property officer; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Arrange for approved post-ceremony visitation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>After the ceremony is completed, the inmate or the inmate’s spouse shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Immediately obtain a copy of the certificate of marriage signed by the officiant; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Within 5 business days of the date of the ceremony provide the designee with a copy of the court-approved certificate of marriage.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>