Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 43 – Inmate Property

Revised December 30, 2005

Inmates shall be restricted to only clear personal care and hygiene items encased in clear containers or tubing based upon availability. An exemption from using clear personal care and hygiene items encased in clear containers or tubing shall only be authorized by the institution’s health care manager or chief medical officer and only when an exemption is deemed medically necessary by a physician. Such exemption shall not exceed one year. If the condition persists, another exemption request shall be submitted bythe inmate.
Inmates ordering new or replacement appliances shall be required to purchase clear case appliances. Inmates currently possessing non-clear case appliances shall be allowed to keep those appliances until they are no longer functioning. Non-functioning, non-clear case appliances are considered contraband and shall be disposed of according to Subsection 54030.12.2.