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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 42 – Visiting

Revised May 1, 2003

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54020.32.9.2 Video Recording

  • With prior approval of the institution head and the inmate’s consent, a video recording of the interview may be made.

    • The attorney or attorney representative must provide factory-sealed videotapes.

    • Unless provided by the institution/facility, video recording equipment shall be thoroughly searched for contraband.

    • If the equipment cannot be searched without the risk of damage, the interviewer shall agree to pay for the cost of escort and control of the equipment while it is on institutional/facility property. Charges for the escort and control services shall be at the escort officer’s current pay rate, including overtime, if applicable.