Sec.18-81-47. Listening to non-recorded telephone calls

Non-privileged telephone calls conducted on non-recorded telephone lines may be listened to (e.g., on an extension line) provided the following provisions are complied with:

(a) The telephone call is placed by a Department of Correction staff member whose duties include placing of telephone calls for inmates.

(b) The inmate for whom the call is made and the person to whom the call is made are informed by such staff member that the call will be listened to and they both agree to this arrangement.

(c) Such call and listening is reasonably related to a legitimate penological interest.

(d) The inmate signs a statement agreeing to have the conversation listened to.

(Effective August 18, 1993)