Federal or Other Out-of-state Inmate Interviews

(1) Prior to interviewing, photographing or tape recording the voice of any inmate, a representative of the news media must ascertainthroughthe director of public affairs whether the inmate is a federal or other out-of-state prisoner. (2) Where an inmate is a federal or other out-of-state prisoner, no interviews, photographs of or tape recording with the prisoner shall be permitted except where appropriate federal or other out-of-state officials have given written approval to the Commissioner. (3) Where a representative ofthe news media is in violation of the 103 CMR 131.11(1) and (2), the privilege to enter a correctional institution may be forfeited.