Each facility shall have and implement a written plan, approved by the Commission, governing religious practices. The plan shall include the following provisions: (1) removal of inmates not wishing to participate where group services are held; (2) volunteer programs and access to religious leaders in addition to normal visitation, consistent with security restrictions; (3) review of inmate requests regarding religious practices by the Sheriff/Operator or his designee; (4) procedures for determining whether a request can be accommodated through the least restrictive means without presenting an undue burden or endangering the safety and security of the facility; (A) documentation of the reason for denial if the request cannot be accommodated; (B) utilization of the established grievance procedure when the inmate contends the denial is unjust. |
