Rule 125-2-4-.14 - MarriageAn inmate incarcerated in an institution under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Corrections may be married under the following conditions:
(a) Upon compliance with the marriage requirements of the State of Georgia, the Commissioner of Corrections may authorize the Chaplain of the institution to coordinate and/or perform the marriage ceremony or designate an authorized person to perform the marriage ceremony at the institution.(b) The inmate and/or prospective spouse will assume all financial responsibility involved in the marriage process.(c) Inmates will not be transported for the purpose of obtaining marriage licenses or to various institutions for marriage.(d) The provision of this section shall not be interpreted as in any way authorizing conjugal visits.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-2-4-.14
Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-2-11, 42-5-51, 42-5-53, 42-5-59, 42-10-2.
Rule entitled "Marriage" adopted as R. 415-2-4-.14. F. Nov. 14, 1984; eff. Dec. 4, 1984, renumbered as R. 125-2-4-.14 of same title. F. June 28, 1985; eff. July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Sept. 16, 1986; eff. Oct. 6, 1986.Amended: F. July 20, 1987; eff. August 9, 1987.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 7, 1989; eff. Mar. 27, 1989.