They do so for a variety of reasons, ranging from providing inmate privacy, enforcing prison and jail rules and regulations, and ensuring that inmates stay on their assigned prison or jail cell to avoid escape. You might think that all your visits are monitored. If not, here's a rundown ...
(f) The council is empowered to adopt rules, regulations, and forms necessary to implement this Code section. The council shall promulgate regulations to ensure the identity, confidentiality, and security of all records and data provided in accordance with this Code section....