Ohio Rev. Code § 5120.62

Current with legislation from 2024 received as of May 9, 2024.

Section 5120.62 - Internet access for prisoners

The director of rehabilitation and correction shall adopt rules under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code that govern the establishment and operation of a system that provides limited and monitored access to the internet for prisoners solely for a use or purpose approved by the managing officer of that prisoner's institution or by the managing officer's designee. The rules shall include all of the following:

(A) Criteria by which inmates may be screened and approved for access or training involving the internet;

(B) Designation of the authority to approve internet sites for authorized use;

(C) A requirement that only pre-approved sites will be accessible;

(D) A process for the periodic review of the operation of the system, including users of the system and the sites accessed by the system;

(E) Sanctions that must be imposed against prisoners and staff members who violate department rules governing prisoner access to the internet.

R.C. § 5120.62

Amended by 134th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 110,§101.01, eff. 9/30/2021.

Effective Date: 6/8/2000.