S483- Inmate Visits Flashcards
S483
inmate visits
To afford inmates the opportunity to receive visits from family and friends, and special visits from their attorney, clergy, or social service agency representatives, in accordance with the rules and procedures established by statute, regulation or standard
Purpose
The ______________ may refuse admission to a person who has permission to visit if, in their opinion, such admission would be injurious to the best interests of the institution
Superintendent
A ________ accompanied by an adult is eligible to enter the facility provided the adult signs a statement, under pains and penalties of perjury, attesting to the fact that they are the parent or legal guardian of the minor or if the adult provides the ___________ or designee with a letter from the minor’s parent or legal guardian authorizing the adult to accompany the minor into the facility.
Minor
Superintendent
No one may visit an inmate temporarily confined in an outside hospital without the prior permission of the __________ or ________ Any question regarding such visits shall be directed to the.
Superintendent or designee
Shift Commander
An inmate who is paroled or otherwise released from any correctional facility must obtain the permission of the ___________ or designee before visiting any inmate still confined. Unless the former inmate is a relative of the inmate to be visited, such permission shall not be granted until six (6) months have elapsed from the date of release.
Superintendent
Before an inmate on any temporary release program may visit a relative or friend confined at the institution, they must obtain the permission of the ___________
Superintendent
Video or audio equipment shall not be brought onto the premises without prior ________
approval
Only sentenced inmates housed at the Jail may have contact visits
true
All inmates are allowed ______ regular visits per week between Monday and Sunday, except those inmates serving a disciplinary sanction, on medical health observation, or restricted by order of the Superintendent
three
The Superintendent or designee may authorize special visiting arrangements with members of the inmate’s immediate family when:
◦ a visitor has made a special trip to see an inmate from a residential distance of greater than one hundred (100) miles from Boston;
◦ an inmate is in critical condition at an outside hospital, or is terminally ill;
◦ a member of an inmate’s immediate family has passed away; or
◦ In the opinion of the Superintendent or designee, other extraordinary circumstances exist to justify such special visiting arrangements.
Examinations by independent medical service providers and experts for inmates require the authorization of the _____ or designee
superintendent
Attorneys shall be permitted to visit their inmate clients at all _________ hours
reasonable
Paralegals and law students during regular visiting hours.
can visit
Attorneys, paralegals, and law students shall be required to show positive ID and valid credentials, and shall complete a ___________ form
visit request
Court-appointed interpreters will be allowed in the facility to assist attorneys and other legal representatives. Non-Court appointed will be allowed provided they have an appropriate letter of introduction from the attorney as well as a letter from an agency that employs them.
true
briefcases may not be brought into the visiting area, however, required papers, folders, laptops and notepaper are allowed in reasonable quantities – may be _______
inspected
Inmates who are foreign nationals shall have access to visits from a ____________ of their country of citizenship
diplomatic representative
Requests for a Diplomatic visit shall be processed by the Superintendent or designee. The requesting embassy/consulate with whom the Diplomatic Rep is associated with shall submit a letter of introduction to _________ Office
Superintendents
_____________ shall be required to show positive ID/Valid Credentials from their embassy or consulate
diplomatic representatives
Visits by law enforcement officers shall be handled with discretion and _______ to ensure the privacy of those involved
confidentiality
Law enforcement officers shall be required to show positive ID/valid credentials, and shall complete a ___________ form
visit request
Officers’ weapons shall be secured according to facility ___________ before admission
procedures
Location and conditions of such visits shall be determined on an individual basis at the direction of the ___________ or ______
shift commander or SID
A media representative is required to notify the lobby officer that they represent the media, show positive —-/____-, and complete a visit request
ID/credentials
Prior to authorizing the visit, the visiting supervisor shall contact the ___________________
Office of Community & External Affairs (OCEA).
Inmates may _________ such visits
refuse
If the inmate agrees to the visit, they must complete a ____________ form
media consent
If the ___________ has determined that the institution is facing a health or other crisis, they may limit in-person visits as necessary to ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates
Superintendent
The Department publishes visit _________and provides to new inmates and a copy at visit desk.
schedule
All visitors will be required to complete a ___________ Form on the day of the visit and may be subject to a criminal records check as well as an ID check
visit request
Inmates are allowed up to _________ regular visits by family or friends per week (Monday to Sunday), with no more than ____ regular visit in any one (1) day.
three
one
Each regular visit may last up to _______ hour within the limits of scheduled visiting hours
one
Visitors may register up to _____ hour prior to a scheduled visiting period.
one
A sentenced inmate housed at the Jail may apply for a contact visit by filling out and submitting a contact visit request at least ______ business days prior to the requested date for contact visit. All requests submitted to Unit __________.
five
caseworker