N.H. Admin. Code § Cor 305.23

Current through Register No. 41, October 10, 2024

Section Cor 305.23 - Acknowledgement for Visitors with Service Animals Form

(a) Individuals attending visits with a service animal shall be required to complete and submit an "Acknowledgement for Visitors with Service Animals Form".

(b) Forms shall be completed and submitted prior to a service animal being granted access to a NHDOC facility.

(c) A prospective visitor who is accompanied by a service animal shall provide on the "Acknowledgement for Visitors with Service Animals Form" the following:

(1) His or her printed name;

(2) The type of work the service animal is trained to perform for the visitor; and

(3) The signature of the individual who is being accompanied by a service animal indicating that the individual has read and agrees to all the terms within the "Acknowledgement for Visitors with Service Animals Form" which are listed below:

a. "I acknowledge that my service animal is required to be on a leash, tether or harness at all times while on facility property, unless this would interfere with the tasks the animal performs, in which case the animal must be under my voice control."

b. "I acknowledge that my service animal may be excluded from entering or may be removed from the facility if it:

1. Is out of control and I do not take effective action to control it;

2. Presents as aggressive or interferes with staff, other visitors, prisoners, other persons, or other animals;

3. Is not housebroken; or

4. Its behavior otherwise presents a risk of injury or property damage."

c. "I also acknowledge that my service animal may be excluded from entering the facility based on a past incident of behavior at this facility or another facility that presented a risk of injury or property damage."

d. "I acknowledge that if my service animal is excluded before a visit begins, I may visit without the animal provided that the animal is removed from facility property. I also acknowledge that if my service animal is removed during a visit, I shall be required to leave with the service animal and I will not be authorized to return to complete the visit."

e. "I acknowledge that if my service animal is excluded or removed from the facility, it will not be allowed in the facility again unless I apply in writing to the facility's warden, director or designee, for the service animal to be allowed. The warden, director or designee, in his or her complete discretion; will decide whether the service animal may be admitted to the facility in the future."

f. "I acknowledge that I will be liable for all injuries or property damage caused by my service animal while on facility property."

g. "I acknowledge that I must comply with the requirements of NH Admin Rule Cor 305, Access Of Visitors To Facilities Of The Department Of Corrections and the instructions of staff.

N.H. Admin. Code § Cor 305.23

Derived from Volume XLI Number 6, Filed February 11, 2021, Proposed by #13154, Effective 1/5/2021, Expires 1/5/2031.