Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 20 – Disposition of Contraband

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52051.1 Policy

  • The Director has established a system for the disposition of contraband. Any contraband retrieved from a body cavity, or which is otherwise suspected of being contaminated, shall be handled using appropriate safeguards (e.g., disposable plastic gloves) and shall be placed in a container which shall be clearly labeled “contaminated”.