1.Appointment. The warden shall appoint suitable persons as chaplains. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 902, subsection 3, any part-time chaplain position at the Maine State Prison may be a job-sharing position. [1991, c. 74 (AMD).]
2.Duties. The prison chaplains shall, in accordance with the rules of the prison: A. Conduct religious services; [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]B. Visit the sick; [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]C. Labor diligently and faithfully for the mental, moral and religious improvement of the prisoners; and [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]D. Aid the prisoners, when practicable, in obtaining employment after their discharge. [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
3.Powers. The chaplains may, with the assent of the warden, establish a religious educational program and may admit persons of proper character from outside the prison to assist in it. [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
1983, c. 459, § 6 (NEW) . 1991, c. 74, (AMD) .Updated by Revisor to correct stigmatizing language.