Term
All Chaplains shall maintain confidentiality such as Clergy privileged communication, except
cases which are a threat to safety, security, health of staff, inmates, and the general public.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The Director of Chaplaincy Services shall maintain a list of all officially recognized religions,
practices, and faith groups approved for the use of sacramental wine.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Inmates shall have the freedom to make a religious commitment, change a religious
commitment, or reject religion altogether. Inmates may request in writing a Declaration of
Faith form to register a change in religious affiliation at any time
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
An inmate whose religion is not currently recognized by DOP or whose religious request
cannot be met within the framework of existing, approved religious services may submit a
written request for assistance using the "Inmate Request for Religious Assistance: Fact Sheet"
(DC572).
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
An inmate in the General population may be allowed to attend any religious service
regardless of his/her religious beliefs.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
An inmate may privately pray, meditate, and study scriptures or religious literature as long
as the inmate does not interfere with other inmate(s), assigned program or work
assignments, security or institutional management.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Inmates who are certified Clergy or Ordained ministers may be allowed to exercise religious
authority over other inmates as long as the DOP Chaplain is supervising.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Inmates can be recognized as Clergy and can counsel and preach at inmate religious
functions but cannot receive money for their services.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Inmates shall not organize nor conduct group meetings without prior approval of the
Superintendent or designee.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The Secretary of Correction will establish a Advisory Committee on Religious Ministry in
Prisons for the purpose of serving as a resource for the expansion and strengthening of
Chaplaincy services and religious activities within the Division of Prisons.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The Director of Prisons or designee shall appoint and may remove at will members of the
Religious Practices Committee. Inmate requests for religious practices not officially
recognized or approved by DOP must be approved by the RPC prior to the practice being
allowed.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The Chaplains Steering Committee is authorized to assist DOC with improving Chaplaincy
Services and religious activities within DOP. The 18 member Committee shall function
through Director of Chaplaincy Services and meet monthly.
T/F |
|
Definition
|
|
