29 F. Supp. 2d 1184 - Daniel v. Rolfs’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “In February 13, 1995, [DOC] 590.100 was revised. The impetus for the new and more stringent revised directive was a serious incident at another correctional facility during an extended family visit. The incident occurred at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center during a family visit on January 7, 1995. The inmate involved held his spouse at knife point during an extended family visit, attacked and stabbed her, and held her hostage. The inmate was shot during the incident. As a result of the Clallam Bay incident, members of the Washington Legislature during the 1995 session introduced a measure that would have completely precluded extended family visitation in Washington prisons. However, instead of passing such a law, the Washington Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, House Bill 2010, containing a provision that required the Department of Corrections to develop a uniform policy governing “the privilege of extended family visitation.” See ROW 72.09.490. As a result of House Bill 2010, the Division of Prisons revised the directive governing extended family visits, [DOC] 590.100. The revised directive became effective February 13, 1995. As revised, [DOC] Directive 5 90. 100 provides that extended family visits for eligible offenders and their immediate families must be approved by the Superintendent, who has the authority to approve, deny, suspend, or terminate visits. [DOC] 590.100 (“If it is determined there is a reason to believe that an offender, although he/she meets ”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 628 F. Supp. 2d 1250 - Hill v. Washington State Department of Corrections

2. “Pursuant to revised DOP 590.100, only those spouses who were legally married to the offenders prior to incarceration for the current crime of conviction are eligible for extended family visitation. The stated purpose of DOP 590.100 is to “provide eligible inmates the opportunity to maintain relationships with authorized family members; to maintain marriages which existed prior to incarceration in DOC; and to provide an incentive for inmates to maintain a positive behavior and attitude while incarcerated.” EFVs, which usually occur in a mobile home-type facility-adjacent to the prison grounds, necessarily present increased safety concerns. Prisoners are allowed to meet privately with their spouses and/or families in a setting that is less structured than that of a prison visiting room. Thus, because of the nature of the program, prison officials must retain discretion in selecting which prisoners will participate in the program and which prisoner will not. Restrictions on participation in the program are aimed at maintaining the safety and orderly operation the prison facilities and in protecting the safety of prison inmates, staff, and visitors. [W]ith respect to those inmates married after incarceration, there is no existing family relation for the prison to attempt to preserve. Thus, given the safety risks inherent in the EFV program and the deference afforded prison officials in their decision concerning safety risks, the director’s decision in this case to limit EFV parti”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 628 F. Supp. 2d 1250 - Hill v. Washington State Department of Corrections

3. “Offenders who made application and were participating in the EFV Program prior to January 10, 1995, may be allowed to continue participation based on the Superintendent’s review. Offenders who were grandfathered into the program and lose custody, must reapply and meet current application criteria. This also applies to parole revocations, CCI violators and re-incarcerated offenders. Grandfathering is not allowed for remarriages following a divorce unless authorized by the Prisons Deputy Secretary.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 628 F. Supp. 2d 1250 - Hill v. Washington State Department of Corrections