Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54030.10.6.1 Additional Appliance and Musical Instrument Requirements

• Appliances may be AC plug-in or may use an AC/DC adapter. Battery operated  non-entertainment appliances shall not be counted against the three-appliance limit. Inmates may purchase and use rechargeable batteries with a recharger unit. Recharger units and AC/DC adapters are considered appliance accessories and shall not be counted as a separate appliance. Inmates shall not possess or use a remote control device. Entertainment appliances with internal mechanisms for recording, downloading, or transmitting shall not be allowed. All appliances, including entertainment appliances, shall be portable models. Entertainment appliances with antennas shall be built in. Entertainment appliances shall have earphones or earplugs that shall be worn on the head or in the ear when the appliance is in use within the housing units.

• All appliances shall have the inmate’s name and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation number engraved on the back and be sealed by staff. Staff shall make the necessary entries on the inmate’s SOMSStrategic Offender Management automated form ISSS051B before releasing the property to the inmate. Any inmate who breaks or tampers with the seal may be subject to disciplinary action and confiscation of the item. Inmates that are found guilty of breaking or tampering with the seals of any personal appliance may have the appliance confiscated and disposed of in accordance with Subsection 54030.12.2.

• Inmates ordering new or replacement appliances shall be required to purchase  clear-case appliances. Non-clear case appliances shall be eliminated through attrition.

• Musical instruments and case combined dimensions shall not exceed 46” x 24” x 12”.