Section 1720. Access to programs and services  


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  • Article 2. Programs and Services

    Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide that program access, work assignments, and administrative decisions are made without regard to inmates' race, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or political views. Written policy, procedure, and practice shall protect inmates from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment. Written policy, procedure, and practice shall allow freedom in personal grooming except when a valid security interest justifies otherwise.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-006 § 14.2; Volume 12, Issue 04, eff. December 13, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.