§ 51-254. Correctional facility regulation - Compelling state interest.  


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  • A state or local correctional facility’s regulation must be considered in furtherance of a compelling state interest if the facility demonstrates that the religious activity:

    1.  Sought to be engaged by a prisoner is presumptively dangerous to the health or safety of that prisoner; or

    2.  Poses a direct threat to the health, safety, or security of other prisoners, correctional staff, or the public.

Added by Laws 2000, c. 272, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.