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Chapter 4. Religious and Personal Expression
IC 11-11-4-1
Confined person's rights
Sec. 1. (a) A confined person is entitled to believe in the religion
of his choice; and attendance at religious services or belief in any
religion is not required. To the greatest extent possible, consistent
with the security of facilities and programs and departmental
resources, a confined person is entitled:
(1) to a diet sufficient to sustain good health, consistent with the
dietary practices of his religion;
(2) to observe the religious days of worship or holidays of his
religion;
(3) to possess and wear religious artifacts;
(4) to receive and possess religious literature; and
(5) to communicate, correspond with, and be visited by a
clergyman or religious counselor of his choice.
(b) Except at a confined person's request, the department may not
release information about his religious practices or affiliation in a
way that would be individually identifiable.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.4.
IC 11-11-4-2
Supervision and control to maintain sanitary, safe, and secure
environment
Sec. 2. The department may supervise and control the hygiene,
grooming, and attire of confined offenders to the extent reasonably
necessary to maintain a sanitary, safe, and secure environment.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.4.
