Part XXII. Religious Programs and Services
Article 1
Admission and Orientation
6VAC15-45-1990. Access to religious programs.
Written policy, procedure, and practice shall provide for access to religious programs for all inmates on a voluntary basis. No preference may be given to any activity of one religious denomination, faith, or sect over another.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 22.1; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2000. Chaplains.
Chaplains, clergy, or other religious leaders shall have access to the facility to attend to the religious needs of the inmates.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 22.2; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2010. Confidential counseling.
Counseling by chaplains and clergy shall be confidential.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 22.3; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.
6VAC15-45-2020. Space for worship.
Adequate and appropriate space for worship shall be made available by the facility.
Statutory Authority
§ 53.1-266 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR230-01-006 § 22.4; Virginia Register Volume 12, Issue 4, eff. December 13, 1995.