Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 43 – Inmate Property

Revised December 30, 2005

Inmates who participate in handicraft programs may possess in their quarters or living area, handicraft articles, and written and artistic material produced or created by that inmate, consistent with departmental regulations and within the six cubic feet limitation. Facilities may designate additional storage for handicraft articles and materials based upon availability of space. Excess handicraft items, articles, or materials in an inmate’s possession shall be confiscated and disposed of in accordance with Subsection 54030.12.2
Inmate donation of handicraft items, articles, tools, and materials to the institution is subject to provisions of Subsection 101050.14. Such articles shall be controlled by the handicraft manager, become the property of the State, and shall be utilized in the same manner as other State owned tools and materials.