Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

Article 20 – Inmate Welfare Fund

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23010.13.1 Contaminated Currency

  • After contaminated currency is confiscated, it shall be placed in a sealed plastic container clearly marked “CONTAMINATED.” The container shall be turned in to the Associate Warden, Business Services (AWBS) or a designated Business Services representative for mailing to the Department of Treasury for destruction. The AWBS or representative shall enclose a letter instructing the Department of Treasury to deduct any processing fee from the contaminated money amount, and issue a check payable to the IWFInmate Welfare Fund for the balance, if any, of the contaminated money.

  • The letter and contaminated money shall be packaged and mailed to:

    • Department of Treasury Bureau of Engraving & Printing MCD/OFMOffice of Facilities Management (see FPCM), Room 344A P.O. Box 37048 Washington, DC 20013

  • Upon receipt of reimbursement, the AWBS or representative shall deposit the check into the IWFInmate Welfare Fund.