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.