6VAC15-45-1730. Access to media.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide for reasonable access between inmates and the media, subject only to the limitations necessary to maintain order and security and protect inmates' privacy. Media requests for interviews and the inmate's consent shall be in writing. Prior to granting media interviews with inmates, the Department of Corrections shall be notified.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 14.3; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
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