Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 11-11-4-1 - Confined person's rights(a) A confined person is entitled to believe in the religion of his choice; and attendance at religious services or belief in any religion is not required. To the greatest extent possible, consistent with the security of facilities and programs and departmental resources, a confined person is entitled: (1) to a diet sufficient to sustain good health, consistent with the dietary practices of his religion;(2) to observe the religious days of worship or holidays of his religion;(3) to possess and wear religious artifacts;(4) to receive and possess religious literature; and(5) to communicate, correspond with, and be visited by a clergyman or religious counselor of his choice.(b) Except at a confined person's request, the department may not release information about his religious practices or affiliation in a way that would be individually identifiable.As added by Acts1979 , P.L. 120, SEC.4.