Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 6. Criminal Justice and Corrections |
Agency 15. Department of Corrections |
Chapter 45. Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison Facilities |
Section 1730. Access to media
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Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide for reasonable access between inmates and the media, subject only to the limitations necessary to maintain order and security and protect inmates' privacy. Media requests for interviews and the inmate's consent shall be in writing. Prior to granting media interviews with inmates, the Department of Corrections shall be notified.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 14.3; Volume 12, Issue 04, eff. December 13, 1995.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.