Section 240-RICR-10-00-2.5 - Inmate Access to Religious Programs and ServicesA. Space: All religious organizations have equal access to the physical space, equipment and services which the institution normally provides for religious purposes.B. Security: No portion of this document will be interpreted or implemented in such a way so as to threaten the security, safety, or well-being of the institution, its visitors, inmates, or staff.C. Limitation of Access: The Warden or designee may limit religious programs, practices, or services if such would threaten the security, safety, or well-being of the institution, its visitors, inmates, or staff, and where there are specific facts to substantiate the threat. Wardens with legal questions regarding the limitations of religious programs, practices, or services should contact the Department's Office of Legal Counsel. Documentation of all limitations of religious programs, practices, and services is forwarded by the Warden or designee, via Departmental memo, to the Assistant Director of Rehabilitative Services.D. Cancellation of Programs and Services: The Warden or designee has the right, without notice, to cancel, postpone, restrict, or limit an inmate's participation in any religious program, practice, or service. This authority is exercised only if the religious activity, or the inmate's participation in the activity, might threaten the security, safety, or well-being of the institution, its visitors, inmates, or staff. Documentation of all cancellations, postponements, and/or restrictions is forwarded by the Shift Commander to the Warden or designee. The Warden or designee notifies the institutional chaplain of cancellations, postponements, restrictions and/or schedule changes in writing, including an explanation for each cancellation or change and forwards a copy to the Professional Services Coordinator.240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-10-00-2.5