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