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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 20 – Disposition of Contraband

Revised September 15, 2025

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52051.4 Definition of Contraband

  • Any unauthorized property, materials, supplies, items, commodities, and substances received or obtained by incarcerated persons from any source is contraband. (Refer to California Code of Regulations [CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations] 3006, and Department Operations Manual [DOMDepartment Operations Manual] 54030, Incarcerated Person Property.)