Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 95-1-23 - Citizen Involvement and Volunteers23.1. Citizen involvement. The involvement of citizens in the delivery of inmate programs may be permitted.23.2. Volunteer coordination. A jail facility staff member shall be responsible for the coordination of the volunteer services program.23.3. Lines of authority. Lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the volunteer services program shall be developed and communicated to jail facility staff and volunteers by the jail facility administrator.23.4. Selection, screening and orientation of volunteers. The volunteer service program shall include procedures for the selection, screening and orientation of volunteers to the unique area of service to an inmate population. Recruitment from all cultural and socioeconomic segments of the community shall be encouraged.23.5. Identification. A system which provides for the easy identification of volunteers while they are within the jail facility shall be provided.23.6. Written contract. Each volunteer shall sign a written agreement to abide by all applicable facility policies, with specific reference to policies related to jail facility security and confidentiality of inmate information.23.7. Professional services. Volunteers shall perform professional services only when properly licensed.23.8. Level of involvement. The curtailment, postponement or discontinuation of the services of an individual volunteer or a volunteer group shall be within the discretion of the jail facility administrator.