Purpose


The purpose and effect of the rule amendment is to revise the rules relating to suspension and reinstatement of visiting privileges. Unused definitions are stricken and incorporated elsewhere within the rule text. New language clarifies the factors the ICT shall consider for suspension of visiting privileges. Two subsections of the rules are combined to create a list of offenses for which a finding of guilt will be considered by the ICT for suspension of visiting privileges. Form NI1-102, Visiting Privileges Suspension Matrix, is amended to update suspension timeframes. New language authorizes the regional director to consider visiting suspensions outside the Form NI1-102 matrix time frames, including indefinite suspensions, in specific circumstances and the applicable process. The amendments specify the authority of the regional director, warden or designee concerning reinstatement of visiting privileges based on the type and duration of the suspension and factors provided in the rule.