Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54010.21.1 Processing/Inspection of Incoming Magazines and Newspapers

• All magazines and newspapers shall be inspected prior to issuance to ensure that they comply with CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations Sections 3006, 3134, and 3135 or DOMDepartment Operations Manual Sections 54010.13 and 541010.15.

• In order to expedite the issuance of magazines the following shall be adhered to:

  • Magazines that contain page flap samples of perfume shall be issued to inmates.

  • Attached free CD’s, packaged samples of perfume or stickers from magazines shall be removed. The removal of these items will not require the issuance of a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 1819, Notification of Disapproval-Mail/Packages/Publications, as the item was not ordered by the inmate. Rather, it is an advertisement that was not solicited.

• Sample packages of lotions or moisturizers can either be removed before delivery to the inmate, or be left in the magazine and given to the inmate. The removal of any sample item will not require the issuance of a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 1819, Notification of Disapproval-Mail/Packages/Publications, as the item was not ordered by the inmate; rather it is an advertisement that was not solicited.

• No other items shall be removed from a magazine or other publication in order to issue it to an inmate. If any other items that violate departmental policy are contained in the magazine or publication, it shall be withheld or disallowed and processed per DOMDepartment Operations Manual Section 54010.15.

• Staff shall not delay the delivery of an inmate’s publications for personal use.