Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 49 – Inmate Clothing and Laundry Exchange Services

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54060.5.3 Release Clothing

  • Inmates shall be encouraged to supply all or a portion of their release clothing. An inmate may have clothing at home to wear upon release preferable to state-issued clothing. Additionally, the inmate’s family or friends may be able to supply clothing for release. These possibilities shall be explored with the inmate by institutional staff.

  • Institutions may offer alteration services for privately furnished release clothing.

  • State-issued release clothing shall be kept to a minimum. State-issued release clothing shall be charged against the inmate’s release allowance.