CHAPTER 4. RELIGIOUS AND PERSONAL EXPRESSION

IC 11-11-4
     Chapter 4. Religious and Personal Expression

IC 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.

IC 11-11-4-2
Supervision and control to maintain sanitary, safe, and secure environment
    
Sec. 2. The department may supervise and control the hygiene, grooming, and attire of confined offenders to the extent reasonably necessary to maintain a sanitary, safe, and secure environment.
As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.4.