240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-20-00-1.17

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.17 - Visitors Dress Code

A. All visitors MUST wear undergarments.

B. Visitors to any RIDOC facility are prohibited from wearing:

1. See-through clothing of any kind

2. Low-cut and V-neck sweaters, blouses or shirts and tank, halter, or "tube" tops

3. Skirts, dresses, shorts with slits that are two (2) inches or more above the knee

4. Blouses or shirts too short to tuck in; blouses or shirts which expose the midriff

5. Tight-fitting or athletic type clothing

6. Spandex, stirrup, sweat and/or "swish" pants

7. Clothing the Visiting Room Lieutenant or Shift Commander determines is provocative/inappropriate

8. Hats, headbands and/or hooded clothing

9. Clothes with holes, rips, tears (clothing must be completely intact)

10. Clothing with the pockets torn out or torn to allow access beneath the garment

11. Sleeveless garments

12. "Farmer" jeans

13. Camouflage garments

14. Khaki, beige, or any other clothing which could be mistaken for inmate clothing

15. Military clothing (actual uniforms and look-alikes)

16. Clothing which closely resembles uniforms (Correctional Officer, police, sheriff, marshal, etc.)

17. Nursing uniforms (including "scrubs")

18. Jewelry (except wedding and/or engagement rings and medical alert jewelry)

19. Under wire bras, metal buttons, buckles which cannot be removed and set off the metal detector

20. Metal hair ornaments

21. No flip-flops

C. Exception: Children under twelve (12) years of age may be allowed to visit even though wearing shorts, skirts, and/or dresses shorter than mid-thigh, rompers, sleeveless shirts, etc. The Visiting Room Lieutenants' discretion will prevail.

D. Failure to comply with this dress code may result in denial of visits or entry to a facility.

240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-20-00-1.17