Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 43 – Inmate Property

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54030.10.5 Education Materials

  • In addition to the six cubic feet limitation of authorized property as set forth in this Article, inmates who are assigned to institution Academic or Vocational Educational Programs shall be allowed to possess State provided textbooks or materials necessary to complete their education requirements in their quarters or living area. Inmates shall sign a CDC Form 193, Trust Account Withdrawal, for replacement costs prior to being issued the material. Inmates shall have posted in their cell a CDC 128-B signed by the appropriate instructor indicating the inmate is authorized to possess the listed texts or materials. Any course textbooks furnished by the State shall be returned to the Education Department at the end of the course or upon the inmate’s transfer or parole. State supplies not returned in serviceable condition will result in the Trust Account Withdrawal form being submitted for the replacement value. The Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs shall be responsible for determination of the replacement value of educational supplies.