1. (a) Contact visits, meaning that residents and visitors are seated across from each other, or next to each other, shall be conducted as follows:

   1. (1) Seating arrangements shall be directed by visit room staff at the time of the visit; and

   2. (2) Factors affecting the determination of seating arrangements shall include, but not be limited to the following:

      1. a. Seating availability within the visit room at the time of the visit, and the number of visitors present;
      2. b. Adherence to visitation rules during a visit;
      3. c. Previous visitation rule infractions; and
      4. d. Any circumstance, which could endanger the public, resident, or staff, or jeopardize institutional order and security.

2. (b) Non-contact visits shall occur when:

   1. (1) Evidence exists that a contact visit would enhance the likelihood of contraband being introduced;
   2. (2) There is a danger to the resident, the public, or facility staff;
   3. (3) Disciplinary sanctions are in place for the resident, which stipulate non-contact visits;
   4. (4) The location in which the resident is housed can only support this type of visit; or
   5. (5) The department’s investigations bureau or the facility’s chief of security has evidence from a credible source that a disruptive incident is likely to occur which would cause a disruption, and jeopardize the safety of residents, the public, and facility staff.

3. (c) Business visits shall occur when:

   1. (1) A resident has a verifiable need for this type of visit; and
   2. (2) The visiting representative has completed all applicable requirements as set forth within Cor 305;

Source. (See Revision Notes #1, #2, and #4 at chapter heading for Cor 300) #13154, eff 1-5-21