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Chapter 10 – Adult Programs

Article 5 – Handicraft Programs

Revised July 20, 1992

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101050.7.3 Handicraft Items from Other Institutions

  • The handicraft manager shall approve and inventory all handicraft items received from other institutions. He/she shall store the items until the inmate has been approved for the handicraft program. When the inmate receives the activity card, he/she shall be given the items and shall be permitted to keep them per institutional procedure. Approved tools that are not permitted outside of the handicraft shop shall be stored in appropriate lockers provided. Any tool with a cutting edge or sharp point in excess of 1-1/2″ in length shall not be permitted to be in the possession of the inmate outside the hobby shop. No tools shall exceed 4-1/2″ overall in length. Any item(s) not approved shall be disposed as follows:

    • May be donated to the handicraft program.

    • May be mailed to an approved correspondent at inmate’s expense.