10A N.C. Admin. Code 14J.1208

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 14J .1208 - VISITATION AREAS

(a) Each jail shall provide an area for visitation.

(b) If provided, noncontact visitation areas shall:

(1) provide seating for the inmate and visitors;

(2) provide a view panel with minimum dimensions of 1' x 1' between the inmate and visitors;

(3) provide a telephone communication system or equivalent audio link between the inmate and visitors;

(4) permit visual and auditory observation by officers; and

(5) prevent the passage of contraband.

(c) If provided, contact visitation areas shall:

(1) provide seating for the inmate and visitors; and

(2) permit visual and auditory observation by officers.

(d) Confidential attorney visitation areas shall:

(1) permit contact between the inmate and attorney;

(2) be separate and distinct from the general visitation area;

(3) provide seating and a writing table for the inmate and attorney;

(4) permit only visual monitoring by the officers;

(5) provide a way for the attorney to contact officers if needed; and

(6) provide a minimum of 30 footcandles of artificial light.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 14J .1208

Authority G.S. 153A-221;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.

Authority G.S. 143B-153; 153A-221;
Eff. June 1, 1990.