Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8-2

Sec. 16. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that juveniles have an opportunity to:

1. (1) participate, on a voluntary basis, in religious services, programs, and counseling; and
2. (2) request visits from representatives of their respective faith.

(b) Religious faith practices deemed essential by the faith's judicatory are limited for a juvenile only by documentation showing a threat to the safety of persons involved in the practice or that the practice itself disrupts order in the facility.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-10-16; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA)