1. A. During a visit, a visitor shall follow visiting room rules and shall maintain control of children who may be participants in the visit.

2. B. A visit may be disapproved by the Institution shift commander or officer in charge, if the visitor:

   1. (1) Appears to be under the influence of a drug or alcohol;
   2. (2) Refuses to submit to search procedure;
   3. (3) Fails to provide sufficient identification;
   4. (4) Provides falsified identification;
   5. (5) Is younger than 18 years old and is not accompanied by an adult;
   6. (6) Violates an Institution visiting rule posted in the visiting room; or
   7. (7) Possesses contraband.
3. C. If a visitor is denied a visit for a reason included in §B of this regulation, and the visitor refuses to leave the Institution, the police shall be notified and the visitor shall be treated as a trespasser in accordance with Criminal Law Article, §6-409, Annotated Code of Maryland.

4. D. A visit may be terminated or shortened if:

   1. (1) The visitor or inmate fails to prevent children from disturbing another person in the visiting area;
   2. (2) The visitor or the inmate is verbally or physically disruptive and jeopardizes visiting room operations or the security of the Institution;
   3. (3) The visitor and inmate engage in excessive physical contact;
   4. (4) The inmate violates a rule or regulation of the Institution;
   5. (5) There is insufficient space for a visit in the visiting room;
   6. (6) An Institution crisis exists;
   7. (7) A visitor violates an Institution visiting rule posted in the visiting room; or
   8. (8) Any other reason exists as determined by the Warden.
5. E. The Director shall ensure that the Warden requires the approval of the shift commander or officer in charge to terminate a visit. The shift commander or officer in charge shall provide the Warden with a report stating the specific reasons for terminating a visit.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §4-208, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 3, 1992 (19:2 Md. R. 155)

Regulations .01—.08 repealed as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:19 Md. R. 1542); emergency status extended to June 30, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 89); emergency status expired June 30, 2014