Current through December 26, 2024
Section 240-RICR-20-00-1.7 - Visiting Lists - Awaiting Trial ("A and T") PopulationA. Intake Service Center (Men)1. Male inmates confined to the Intake Service Center (ISC) may have visitors placed on their visiting lists in either of two (2) ways:a. The visitor may call the facility to ask when he/she may visit the inmate or he/she may simply arrive at the ISC.(1) He/she must present required identification to the Reception Officer.(2) The Reception Officer conducts a background check (BCI) on the prospective visitor.(3) If the visitor clears the BCI check, he/she will be allowed a one-time courtesy visit.(4) The Superior Officer conducts a NCIC check on the visitor within thirty (30) days of the initial visit. If the visitor passes the NCIC check, the Superior Officer places him/her on the inmate's visiting list.2. An inmate may complete a visitor request form asking for an individual to be placed on his visiting list. a. Such requests are forwarded to the assigned Superior Officer responsible for visits.b. The Superior Officer or designee conducts background checks (BCI and NCIC) on the prospective visitor.c. If the visitor clears the BCI and NCIC check, he/she is placed on the inmate's visiting list and allowed to visit on the appointed day and time.B. Gloria DiSandro McDonald Building (Women) 1. A & T Counseling staff provide instruction to inmates on completing BCI and NCIC request forms for adding individuals to their visiting lists.2. Inmates utilize interoffice mail to send the forms from the A & T wing to a designated custody staff member.3. The responsible staff person (usually a Utility Officer) conducts background investigations (both BCI and NCIC) on prospective visitors. This process usually takes between one and three days following receipt of the request.4. Individuals who pass the background investigations (BCI and NCIC) are allowed to visit during the inmate's assigned visiting period.5. Immediate family members who report to the facility with proper identification, but who are not on an inmate's visiting lists, may be allowed a one-time courtesy visit with the inmate.240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-20-00-1.7