Section 5120.62 - Internet access for prisonersThe 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.Amended by 134th General Assembly, HB 110,§101.01, eff. 9/30/2021.Effective Date: 6/8/2000.