(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section, inmates attending a deathbed or funeral visit shall be permitted to visit family members for a minimum of 30 minutes per visit, excluding time taken to transport the inmate to and from the visit. However, at the discretion of the chief administrative officer or facility staff supervising an inmate on such a visit, a longer visit may be permitted.

(b) If a determination is made by the attending physician or other health services staff that a deathbed visit would jeopardize the health of the ill family member or the inmate and/or if hospital regulations restrict the length of the visit, such visit may be denied or modified as so recommended or required.

(c) The chief administrative officer or designated facility staff shall have the authority to limit such visit to less than 30 minutes or terminate such visit before the prescribed period if, in their opinion, a 30-minute visit will threaten the safety or welfare of the inmate, facility staff or any member of the public.