Institution Visiting Rules and Procedures

(1) Each Superintendent shall develop written institution visiting rules and procedures which, although tailored to the particular institution, and/or to specific populations within that institution, are consistent with 103 CMR 483.00. At a minimum, institution rules shall specify the following aspects of visiting at the institution: (a) Institution address/phone number, directions to the institution and information about all local transportation; (b) Procedures for checking personal effects before entering the visiting area; (c) Any security precautions that visitors are required to take (e.g., locking cars, locking up items in lockers); (d) A statement that the carrying of guns or other weapons, controlled substances, alcohol, cellphones, electronic devices, or any other article into or out of the institution may result in loss of visiting privileges as well as criminal prosecution. This statement shall appear in the institution's rules and procedures and shall be posted on a sign in English and in Spanish, conspicuously displayed in the institution lobby or other entrance; (e) A statement regarding the prohibition of smoking on state property or possession of tobacco and tobacco related products within a correctional institution; (f) Designation of an area where incarcerated and civilly committed individuals have access to counsel and confidential contact with attorneys and/or legal professionals, in accordance with 103 CMR 486.00: Attorney Access at Massachusetts Correctional Institutions; and (g) Designation of a private and separate area away from the visiting area in order to reasonably accommodate a visitor's request to nurse their infant child. Upon conclusion of breast feeding, an appropriate search shall be conducted in accordance with 103 CMR 483.07(4)(t). (2) A copy of the institution's visiting rules and procedures shall be made available to any visitor who requests one.