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(A) As used in this section, “computer,” “computer network,” “computer system,” “computer services,” “telecommunications service,” and “information service” have the same meanings as in section 2913.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) No officer or employee of a correctional institution under the control or supervision of the department of rehabilitation and correction shall provide a prisoner access to or permit a prisoner to have access to the internet through the use of a computer, computer network, computer system, computer services, telecommunications service, or information service unless both of the following apply:
(1) The prisoner is participating in an approved educational program with direct supervision that requires the use of the internet for training or research purposes.
(2) The provision of and access to the internet is in accordance with rules promulgated by the department of rehabilitation and correction pursuant to section 5120.62 of the Revised Code.
(C)(1) No prisoner in a correctional institution under the control or supervision of the department of rehabilitation and correction shall access the internet through the use of a computer, computer network, computer system, computer services, telecommunications service, or information service unless both of the following apply:
(a) The prisoner is participating in an approved educational program with direct supervision that requires the use of the internet for training or research purposes.
(b) The provision of and access to the internet is in accordance with rules promulgated by the department of rehabilitation and correction pursuant to section 5120.62 of the Revised Code.
(2) Whoever violates division (C)(1) of this section is guilty of improper internet access, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title LI. Public Welfare § 5145.31 - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-li-public-welfare/oh-rev-code-sect-5145-31/
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