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

(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.