Sec. 12.12.18.07. Visitor Rules and Visit Guidelines

A. During a visit, a visitor shall follow visiting room rules and shall maintain control of children who may be participants in the visit.

B. A visit may be disapproved by the Institution shift commander or officer in charge, if the visitor:

(1) Appears to be under the influence of a drug or alcohol;

(2) Refuses to submit to search procedure;

(3) Fails to provide sufficient identification;

(4) Provides falsified identification;

(5) Is younger than 18 years old and is not accompanied by an adult;

(6) Violates an Institution visiting rule posted in the visiting room; or

(7) Possesses contraband.

C. If a visitor is denied a visit for a reason included in §B of this regulation, and the visitor refuses to leave the Institution, the police shall be notified and the visitor shall be treated as a trespasser in accordance with Criminal Law Article, §6-409, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. A visit may be terminated or shortened if:

(1) The visitor or inmate fails to prevent children from disturbing another person in the visiting area;

(2) The visitor or the inmate is verbally or physically disruptive and jeopardizes visiting room operations or the security of the Institution;

(3) The visitor and inmate engage in excessive physical contact;

(4) The inmate violates a rule or regulation of the Institution;

(5) There is insufficient space for a visit in the visiting room;

(6) An Institution crisis exists;

(7) A visitor violates an Institution visiting rule posted in the visiting room; or

(8) Any other reason exists as determined by the Warden.

E. The Director shall ensure that the Warden requires the approval of the shift commander or officer in charge to terminate a visit. The shift commander or officer in charge shall provide the Warden with a report stating the specific reasons for terminating a visit.