| Title | 240 | Department of Corrections |
| Chapter | 20 | Access to Inmates and/or RIDOC Facilities |
| Subchapter | 00 | N/A |
| Part | 3 | Access to Institutional Facilities by Attorneys and Their Agents (240-RICR-20-00-3) |
| Type of Filing | Amendment |
| Regulation Status | Proposed |
| Filing Notice Date | 04/25/2025 |
| Filing Hearing Date(s) | 05/09/2025 |
| Public Comment Dates | 04/25/2025 to 05/27/2025 |
Regulation Authority:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-56-10(22)
Powers of the director; R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-56-1
Declaration of Policy.
Purpose and Reason:
The Department seeks to establish an amendment to 240-RICR-20-00-3 Access to Institutional Facilities by Attorneys and Their Agents to enhance safety, security, and operational efficiency within its facilities. RIDOC is experiencing an unprecedented need for more efficient and effective measures to detect and address potential threats related to contraband. Historically, this contraband has included liquids, powders, and other substances on or in incoming mail and documents. More recently, there has been a sizeable uptick in the conveyance of contraband via mail and other documents by chemically treated paper. These materials pose significant risks to facility security and the health of both staff and incarcerated individuals.
The agency is not accepting online public comments for this filing.To submit a comment, please contact the agency directly at the addresses listed on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
The agency is not accepting online public comments for this filing.To submit a comment, please contact the agency directly at the addresses listed on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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