Indiana § 11-11-4-1 - Confined person's rights

§ 11-11-4-1. 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.