Sec. 12.02.16.01. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Certified religious visitor" means a person who is certified by the applicable religious authority to minister to members of that body, and who has been processed according to relevant institutional directives to visit individually with a specific inmate on a regular, occasional, or one-time-only basis.

(2) "Commissioner" means Commissioner of the Division of Correction or designee.

(3) "Contact visit" means a visit which permits limited physical contact between the inmate and the visitor.

(4) "Contraband" means an item as defined under Correctional Services Article, §8-801, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) "Frisk search" means running the hands across clothing worn to detect any hidden objects.

(6) "Special visit" means a visit authorized as an exception to normal visiting procedures.

(7) "Visitor" means a person entering the institution who:

(a) Is on an inmate's visiting list; or

(b) Has obtained approval as a special visitor.

(8) "Warden" means warden or designee.