When an inmate decides to get married, the first step is to submit an inmate request form to the Chaplain requesting to be married. The Chaplain tells the inmate about the information and forms they must provide in order for a decision to be made. This includes: A letter from both parties indicating their desire to marry; court papers indicating the termination of a marriage(s) if either party was previously married; or in the case of a marriage ending by the death of a spouse, a copy of the death certificate is required. The information is reviewed thoroughly before the request is approved or denied. It is only when the request is approved that plans for a ceremony can begin. Marriage ceremonies in prison are normally held in the visitation area. A prison marriage ceremony is not elaborate and attendance is necessarily restricted.