Sec. 12.02.21.08. Arrangements for Inmate Marriage Ceremony

A. When notified under Regulation .07 of this chapter of the managing official’s authorization of a request to marry an inmate at the correctional facility, the designee shall finalize arrangements for conducting the ceremony.

B. The designee shall:

(1) Notify the affected shift supervisor, or a designee, of the date and time of the ceremony;

(2) Arrange for entry to the facility of:

(a) The intended spouse;

(b) Approved guests; and

(c) Officiant, including approved ceremonial items;

(3) If appropriate, register the inmate’s wedding ring with the facility property officer; and

(4) Arrange for approved post-ceremony visitation.

C. After the ceremony is completed, the inmate or the inmate’s spouse shall:

(1) Immediately obtain a copy of the certificate of marriage signed by the officiant; and

(2) Within 5 business days of the date of the ceremony provide the designee with a copy of the court-approved certificate of marriage.

D. Upon receipt of the court-approved certificate of marriage, the designee shall forward all documents related to the inmate’s marriage to Case Management for inclusion in the inmate’s base file.