Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52051.16 Handling of General Contraband

• General contraband shall be disposed of as listed below:

  • Nonmetallic contraband (e.g., cardboard, paper, etc.) shall be disposed of by the facility garbage.

  • Metal contraband (e.g., can lids, metal scraps, etc.) which is not usable by an appropriate department, shall be secured in a storage area until removed from facility grounds by an approved, certified disposal service.

  • State issued items shall be rerouted to the appropriate department(s) for disposition or repair for reissuing.

  • Unauthorized items (e.g., wallets, combs, belts, shoes, televisions, and stereos) which were obtained by authorized means may be sent home by incarcerated persons at their own expense or may be donated to the facility.