Rule 125-4-7-.01: Religious Programs

(1) Each institution shall provide assigned inmates with an opportunity to practice their religious faith on a regular basis. Inmates may not be required to attend Religious Services.

(2) Religious facilities, equipment, and supplies shall be provided at each institution in accordance with the needs of the institutional population.

(3) The services of a regularly ordained minister, priest, or rabbi, or imam to conduct appropriate services shall be provided to meet inmates' spiritual needs subject to capabilities of institution concerned and needs of assigned inmates. Such ministerial support may be provided on a full-time, part-time, or voluntary basis in accordance with the needs of assigned inmates and the capabilities of the institution concerned.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-4-7-.01

Authority: Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, Par. (b); Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 170; 1969, p. 598; 1956, pp. 161, 171; Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 174 (O.C.G.A. 42-2-11 ); Ga. L. 1964, pp. 491, 492; 1970, pp. 318, 319 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-53 ); Ga. L. 1972, p. 838 (O.C.G.A. 42-10-2 ); Ga. L. 1956, pp. 161, 178 (O.C.G.A. 42-2-11 ); Ga. L. 1964, pp. 734, 735 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-57 ); Ga. L. 1968, pp. 1399, 1403 (O.C.G.A. 42-5-51 ).

History. Rule, entitled "Religious Programs," filed so Rule 415-4-7-.01 on November 14, 1984; effective December 4, 1984, renumbered as Rule 125-4-7-.01. Filed June 28, 1985; effective July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.