It is mandatory that the adult community-based residential correctional facility has a written policy and procedures that provide increasing opportunities and privileges for resident involvement with family and in community activities prior to final release.
It is mandatory that the facility uses community resources where appropriate to assist residents:
with services to become self-sufficient, including assistance in obtaining housing, transportation, medical and dental services, and money management.
It is mandatory that the program administrator develops and implements a visiting policy. The policy must be in writing and include:
It is mandatory that the facility have a written policy and procedure that governs resident correspondence. The volume of written mail to or from a resident must not be restricted. If a facility restricts or inspects mail, the facility must have a written policy and procedure which requires:
that letters must not be read or censored if the letters are between a resident and an elected official, officials of the Department of Corrections, attorneys, or other officers of the court, but inspection of incoming mail from the specified class of persons noted may be opened to inspect for contraband in the presence of the resident; and
that residents are notified of any restrictions in the amount of money the resident may have at the facility.
MS s 241.021
9 SR 1655; 36 SR 635
January 3, 2012
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes