Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54030.10.6 Appliances and Musical Instruments

• Privilege Groups A and B

  • Inmates assigned to Privilege Group A or B may possess up to three appliances, with the exception of female hair care appliances, as indicated in Subsection 54030.8.

  • Based upon inmate grooming standards as described in CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Title 15,Subsection 3062(f) female inmates may possess up to four appliances when one of the appliances is a hair care appliance.

  • Note: In order to facilitate female hair care needs, female institutions shall maintain a hairdryer in each housing unit for inmate use.

  • One musical instrument with case may be substituted as one of the three appliances in their quarters or living area consistent with the six cubic foot limitations. When an incarcerated person assigned to Privilege Group A or B is placed in Restricted Housing, any appliances and musical instrument shall be inventoried and stored pending the outcome of RHU placement. If the incarcerated person is released back to the general population and maintains their Privilege Group A or B status, the appliance(s) and musical instrument shall be returned to the incarcerated person. If the incarcerated person receives a RHU term, the incarcerated person shall be required to dispose of the appliance(s) and musical instrument in accordance with Subsection 54030.12.2.

  • Note: Inmates housed at conservation camps shall not possess personal television sets.

• Privilege Groups C and U

  • Inmates assigned to Privilege Group C or U may not possess any appliances(i.e., television, radio, CD player, etc.) or musical instruments, nor may they purchase any electrical entertainment or battery-operated type of appliances.

  • When an inmate is placed on Privilege Group C via a classification committee action, the inmate shall be required to dispose of any appliance(s) and musical instrument in accordance with Subsection 54030.12.2.

• Privilege Group D (RHU)

  • Incarcerated persons assigned to RHU may possess one entertainment appliance.

  • Incarcerated persons assigned to RHU may possess or acquire through the incarcerated person personal property package process or Special Purchase process, two entertainment appliances as outlined above and as identified in the APPS located in Appendix A. Eligibility to receive an entertainment appliance commences on the date of Privilege Group D assignment. Incarcerated persons assigned to Privilege Group D may not possess a musical instrument.