Kan. Admin. Regs. § 44-7-113

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 46, November 14, 2024

Section 44-7-113 - Religious activity

(a) Clergy members from recognized religious faiths may hold religious services in the facilities, at their own expense and at the times authorized by and in accordance with the warden's general orders.

(b) A group of two or more inmates of a common religious faith who are without the benefit of a clergy member may request that the chaplain recommend to the warden for consideration for approval a proposal allowing these inmates to meet as a group and hold religious services among themselves.

(c) Upon the request of any inmate, a bible or any other related religious text material that has been previously donated to the secretary shall be made available by the warden of the facility to the inmate. The term "bible" shall mean the main religious text of the inmate's religion. Other related religious text materials may be limited in numbers and amounts according to established correctional practice and management, including the amount of space per inmate in each cell. A religious reading section shall be established by the warden in the inmate library. A donated main text of religious doctrine for each religion may be made available by the warden in the inmate library.

(d) All religious services and meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the orders of the warden.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 44-7-113

Authorized by K.S.A. 2003 Supp. 75-5210, K.S.A. 75-5251; implementing K.S.A. 75-5223 and K.S.A. 75-5251; effective May 1, 1981; amended April 20, 1992; amended, T-44-3-19-04, March 19, 2004; amended July 2, 2004.