NAVAL BRIG VISITATION
NAVBRIGNORVAINST 5050.2T |
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5 FEB 03
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NAVAL BRIG NORFOLK INSTRUCTION 5050.2T
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Subj: REGULATIONS FOR AWARDEE AND PRISONER GENERAL VISITATION
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Encl: (1) Fact Sheet for Visitors
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1. Purpose. To establish policy and provide procedures for awardee and prisoner general visitation at Naval Brig Norfolk. The term “awardee” as used in this instruction applies to all personnel assigned to correctional custody. The term “prisoner” as used in this instruction applies to all confined personnel regardless of their legal status (detained or adjudged).
FACT SHEET FOR VISITORS
VISITATION IS CONSIDERED A VITAL ELEMENT IN THE REHABILITATION OF BOTH AWARDEES AND PRISONERS. THE INTEREST OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS PROVIDES ENCOURAGEMENT FOR AWARDEES AND PRISONERS TO ACHIEVE THE BEHAVIORAL CHANGE REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO FUTURE USEFUL SERVICE OR TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN SOCIETY. CONTACT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS DECREASES FEELINGS OF ISOLATION AND REDUCES ANXIETY WHICH ENABLE THE AWARDEE OR PRISONER TO BE MORE RECEPTIVE TO CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS AND TECHNIQUES. ALL AWARDEES AND PRISONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
** THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE VISITATION IS CONDUCTED IN AN ORDERLY FASHION AND TO ENSURE THE SECURITY AND GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE OF NAVAL BRIG NORFOLK IS MAINTAINED. ALL AWARDEES, PRISONERS AND THEIR VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
THE DUTY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (DCPO) IS AUTHORIZED TO "REFUSE OR TERMINATE VISITATION" IF ANY OF THESE RULES OR REGULATIONS ARE VIOLATED BY AWARDEES, PRISONERS OR THEIR VISITORS.
1. VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PICTURE IDENTIFICATION AND SIGN THE VISITATION LOG PRIOR TO BEING GRANTED ADMITTANCE TO THE FACILITY.
2. VISITATION BY UNMARRIED MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OF THE AWARDEE, PRISONER OR VISITOR.
3. VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT HANDBAGS, LUGGAGE, PACKAGES, DIAPER BAGS, ETC., AND ELECTRONIC COMUNICATION DEVICES (PAGERS, CELLULAR TELEPHONES, PALM PILOTS, ETC.) IN ONE OF THE LOCKERS PROVIDED. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF PRIOR TO PLACING IN THE LOCKER.
4. VISITORS WITH INFANTS OR SMALL CHILDREN ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE DIAPER BAGS WITH THEM TO THE VISITATION AREA. THEY MAY CARRY ONE DIAPER AND ONE FEEDING BOTTLE WITH THEM INTO THE VISITATION AREA.
5. VISITORS WITH INFANTS OR SMALL CHILDREN ARE PERMITTED TO BRING HAND-HELD BABY CARRIAGES WITH THEM INTO THE VISITATION AREA.
6. AWARDEES AND PRISONERS ARE PERMITTED TO HOLD INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN TO 3 YEARS OF AGE DURING VISITATION.
7. VISITORS WITH SMALL CHILDREN AGE 5 AND BELOW MAY BRING ONE SMALL TOY, BOOK OR GAME INTO THE VISITATION AREA AS AUTHORIZED BY THE DCPO.
8. VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE OVER THEIR CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES (NO RUNNING AROUND OR LOUD BOISTEROUS AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR). REMEMBER THAT OTHERS ARE ATTEMPTING TO VISIT ALSO.
9. AWARDEES AND PRISONERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM GIVING TO OR RECEIVING FROM THEIR VISITORS ANY ITEM OR PROPERTY (INCLUDING CIGARETTES).
10. VISITORS MAY DELIVER UNIFORM ARTICLES AND FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR AWARDEES AND PRISONERS TO VISITATION STAFF PROVIDED THE AWARDEE OR PRISONER HAS SUBMITTED A REQUEST CHIT TO RECEIVE THE ITEMS. VISITORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM DELIVERING UNIFORM ARTICLES OR FUNDS DIRECTLY TO AWARDEES OR PRISONERS. GIFTS OR PACKAGES OTHER THAN UNIFORM ARTICLES OR FUNDS ARE PROHIBITED FOR DELIVERY TO AWARDEES AND PRISONERS AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY VISITATION STAFF.
11. BOISTEROUS CONDUCT, PROFANITY OR ANY PERSONAL CONDUCT CONTRARY TO GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE DISPLAYED BY AWARDEES, PRISONERS OR THEIR VISITORS IS PROHIBITED.
THE COMMANDING OFFICER HAS THE AUTHORITY AND WILL ISSUE BANNING LETTERS TO VISITORS WHO’S CONDUCT IS PREJUDICIAL TO GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE.
12. AWARDEES AND PRISONERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN CONDUCT AND THE CONDUCT OF THEIR VISITORS. AWARDEES AND PRISONERS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY MISCONDUCT.
13. AWARDEES AND PRISONERS ARE AUTHORIZED A SHORT EMBRACE, KISS OR HANDSHAKE (WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF GOOD TASTE) WITH THEIR
VISITORS AT THE BEGINNING AND UPON COMPLETION OF VISITATION. NO OTHER PHYSICAL CONTACT IS AUTHORIZED DURING VISITATION.
14. VISITATION IS DESIGNED TO PERMIT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AWARDEES, PRISONERS AND THEIR VISITORS. NO OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE PERMITTED.
15. SMOKING PRIVILEGES MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR PRISONERS AND THEIR VISITORS BY THE DCPO. SMOKING PRIVILEGES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR AWARDEES AND THEIR VISITORS. AWARDEES AND THEIR VISITORS MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AT ALL TIMES. SMOKING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN THE DESIGNATED OUTSIDE SMOKING AREA. SMOKING INSIDE ANY BUILDING WITHIN THE FACILITY IS PROHIBITED.
VISITORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM GIVING OR RECEIVING CIGARETTES FROM PRISONERS.
16. PRISONERS WILL BE ALLOWED ONE VISITING LOCATION CHANGE AS VISITOR NUMBERS WILL ALLOW (E.G. FROM INSIDE VISITATION TO OUTSIDE VISITATION OR VICE VERSA). ONCE VISITATION LOCATION CHANGE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED THE PRISONERS MUST REMAIN AT THEIR CURRENT LOCATION UNTIL DISPATCHED BY THE DCPO.
17. THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES OF CIVILIAN ATTIRE ARE CONSIDERED INAPPROPRIATE FOR VISITATION. THE DCPO HAS AUTHORITY TO REFUSE VISITORS ENTRY WHEN WEARING ATTIRE SUCH AS:
| DIRTY OR SOILED CLOTHING | CUT-OFF/UNHEMMED SHORTS |
| SHORT DRESSES OR SKIRTS | SHORT SHORTS/HOT PANTS |
| WHITE UNDERSHIRTS AS OUTER GARMENTS | HALTER TOPS |
| TOPS WHICH DISPLAY MIDRIFF | BARE FEET |
| SEE-THROUGH GARMENTS OF ANY KIND | RUBBER SHOWER SHOES |
| TOPS OR DRESSES WITH OPEN BACKS | UNCOVERED HAIR ROLLERS |
| TOPS OR DRESSES WITH LOW-CUT FRONTS | TANK-TOP SHIRTS |
18. MILITARY PERSONNEL ARRIVING FOR VISITATION MUST PRESENT A NEATLY GROOMED MILITARY APPEARANCE WHETHER IN UNIFORM OR CIVILIAN CLOTHING (E.G. CLEAN-SHAVEN, PROPER HAIRCUT, AUTHORIZED JEWELRY, ETC).
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AWARDEE VISITATION IS CONDUCTED FROM 0800-1030 ON SATURDAYS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS. |
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| PRISONER VISITATION IS CONDUCTED FROM 1230-1500 ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS. |
21. THE LENGTH OF VISITATION PERIODS MAY BE LIMITED DUE TO NUMBER OF VISITORS AND SPACE AVAILABILITY. AWARDEES AND PRISONERS WILL BE AFFORDED A MINIMUM OF 30 MINUTES VISITATION PER SCHEDULED VISITATION PERIOD.
22. VISITORS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ENTRY INTO THE FACILITY UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED VISITATION PERIOD. AWARDEES AND PRISONERS WILL NOT BE DISPATCHED TO VISITATION WHEN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES IS REMAINING IN THE SCHEDULED VISITATION PERIOD.
23. SPECIAL VISITATION OUTSIDE OF SCHEDULED VISITATION PERIODS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE OPERATIONS OFFICER ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE TRAVELED LONG DISTANCES. AN APPROVED REQUEST CHIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO GRANTING SPECIAL VISITATION.
24. FEMALE VISITORS WHO REQUIRE TO BREASTFEED THEIR CHILDREN
MUST INFORM VISITATION STAFF OF THE NEED TO DO SO PRIOR TO
FEEDING TIME. A SEPARATE AREA NOT IN VIEW OF AWARDEES OR
PRISONERS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR BREASTFEEDING. VISITATION CONTACT WITH THE AWARDEE OR PRISONER WILL BE INTERRUPTED DURING FEEDING, BUT ONCE COMPLETED THE VISITATION MAY CONTINUE. AWARDEES OR PRISONERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE THEIR VISITATION DURING BREASTFEEDING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
AWARDEE OR PRISONER MAILING ADDRESS IS:
RATE, FULL NAME, BRANCH OF SERVICE
NAVAL STATION (CODE 999)
8251 INGERSOL STREET
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23551-2699
BRIG COMMAND VISITATION INFORMATION
Brig command visitation hours are, CCU 1230-1500 Fridays and Prisoners 1430-1600 Mon-Friday. Visiting command representatives must be E6 or above. Appointments are necessary to visit prisoners and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. You can make an appt. from 0700-1500 (Mon-Fri) by calling Commercial: (757) 444-5511/5512 extension 116,119,157 and 174 or DSN: 564-5511/5512. Command visits must occur once per week for commands within the same geographical area of Naval Brig Norfolk and a command representative must call the prisoner's counselor weekly to speak with prisoners for commands outside the geographical area (50 miles).
When a command fails to visit or call the prisoner, the Commanding Officer, Naval Brig Norfolk will send a notification letter to the command.
* Any additional questions concerning CCU can be directed to the CCU Leading Chief Petty Officer at (757) 444-5511 extension 183/146 or DSN 564-5511.
OFFICAL VISITATION
* Official visitation may be conducted at any time. Official visitation may include visits from your command representative, legal counsel, magistrate, etc. Prisoners are not authorized to refuse official visits.
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