Section Cor 305.06 - Access to NHDOC Grounds for the Purpose of Assembly(a) Individuals or groups seeking access to the grounds, lands, or parking areas of any state correctional facility or transitional housing unit operated by the NHDOC shall require written authorization issued by the commissioner or his or her designee. (b) Written requests for access shall contain the following: (1) The name of the individual(s) requesting access to the grounds of the NHDOC, as well as his or her organization if applicable; (2) The specific location and the time, date, and duration of the requested access; (3) The purpose of the request for access, which shall include specific information related to the purpose of the assembly, and any devices which will be brought on NHDOC grounds which includes, but is not limited to disclosure of the use of any signs, banners, audio video equipment such as megaphones or public addressing equipment, computers, laptops, cellular devices, audio video equipment, or photography equipment; and (4) Contact information for the individual(s) and the organization if applicable. (c) Written requests shall be mailed to: State of New Hampshire Department of Corrections
Office of the Commissioner
P.O. Box 1806, Concord, NH 03302
(d) Requests shall be responded to by the commissioner or his or her designee within 10 business days following the receipt of the request for access. The commissioner shall approve or deny the request or ask for additional information, which includes, but is not limited to, information explaining the scope of the requested access, additional individual or organizational information or a completed "Prospective Visitor Consent for Background Check Form" in accordance with Cor 305.15. (e) Requests shall be granted unless it is determined that the assembly would compromise the safety and security of the facility, the residents, staff or the public. (f) Individual(s) or organization(s) failing to obtain written authorization from the commissioner or designee prior to assembling will be considered in violation of RSA 635:2(III)(4), Criminal Trespass. (g) Individual(s) or organization(s) seeking access for reasons other than assembly should apply for access as described within Cor 305.N.H. Admin. Code § Cor 305.06
Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 15, Filed April 12, 2018, Proposed by #12502, Effective 3/23/2018, Expires 3/23/2028.Amended by Volume XLI Number 6, Filed February 11, 2021, Proposed by #13154, Effective 1/5/2021, Expires 1/5/2031.