Regulation .07 Visitor Rules and Visit Guidelines.
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A.
During a visit, a visitor shall follow visiting room rules and shall maintain control of children who may be participants in the visit.
B.
A visit may be disapproved by the Institution shift commander or officer in charge, if the visitor:
(1)
Appears to be under the influence of a drug or alcohol;
(2)
Refuses to submit to search procedure;
(3)
Fails to provide sufficient identification;
(4)
Provides falsified identification;
(5)
Is younger than 18 years old and is not accompanied by an adult;
(6)
Violates an Institution visiting rule posted in the visiting room; or
(7)
Possesses contraband.
C.
If a visitor is denied a visit for a reason included in §B of this regulation, and the visitor refuses to leave the Institution, the police shall be notified and the visitor shall be treated as a trespasser in accordance with Criminal Law Article, §6-409, Annotated Code of Maryland.
D.
A visit may be terminated or shortened if:
(1)
The visitor or inmate fails to prevent children from disturbing another person in the visiting area;
(2)
The visitor or the inmate is verbally or physically disruptive and jeopardizes visiting room operations or the security of the Institution;
(3)
The visitor and inmate engage in excessive physical contact;
(4)
The inmate violates a rule or regulation of the Institution;
(5)
There is insufficient space for a visit in the visiting room;
(6)
An Institution crisis exists;
(7)
A visitor violates an Institution visiting rule posted in the visiting room; or
(8)
Any other reason exists as determined by the Warden.
E.
The Director shall ensure that the Warden requires the approval of the shift commander or officer in charge to terminate a visit. The shift commander or officer in charge shall provide the Warden with a report stating the specific reasons for terminating a visit.