Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.15 - Temporary Suspension of the Visiting ProgramA. Recognizing the importance and benefits of the visiting program, every effort is made to ensure its normal continuation and operation. There may be times, however, when circumstances arise which could lead to a temporary suspension of the visiting program at a particular facility or system-wide. 1. In the event of an emergency situation, such as a major employee job action, inmate disturbance, lockdown, severe weather, or other such serious event, the Warden or his/her superior are the only individuals authorized to suspend the visiting program.2. Whenever the visiting program is suspended, either at a particular facility or system-wide, every attempt is made to notify the general visiting public of the suspension via the major news media outlets, as well as subsequent information related to the resumption of the program.a. During an extended period of suspension, a special telephone number is designated and staffed to provide information concerning the suspension and resumption of the visiting schedule.b. Every attempt is made to resume the visiting program as quickly as possible within the mandates of facility security and control.B. The Warden or his/her superior resumes the visiting program as soon as possible, following the resolution of the emergency or situation that prompted its suspension.240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-20-00-1.15