General Provisions

(1) Written policy and procedure shall provide that inmate programs and services be available and include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) social services; (b) religious services; (c) recreation and leisure time activities; (d) library services; and, (e) educational/vocational services and counseling. (2) Written policy and procedure shall govern inmate services and programs, and shall include the following provisions: (a) eligibility criteria for programs; (b) identification and use of available community resources; (c) provision that inmates have the option to refuse to participate in facility programs, except work assignments, adult basic education and other programs required by statute; (d) refusals to participate in required programs shall be documented in writing and shall not prejudice an inmate for future participation; and, (e) when incarcerated within the same facility, males and females shall have equal opportunities for participation in programs and services.