Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54070.9 Quantity

• Inmates shall not possess canteen items and ducats (combined) in excess of the authorized monthly allowable canteen dollar limit as set by the Director. Possession of canteen items and/or ducats in excess of this limit shall result in the issuance of a disciplinary report and confiscation of the excess items and/or ducats.

• Special purchases of merchandise not carried in stock shall not be included in this limitation.

• Confiscated items shall be stored in a secure area pending adjudication of the disciplinary charges and resolution of any appeal of the disciplinary finding or disposition.

• If the confiscation is upheld through the disciplinary/appeal process the confiscated items shall be disposed of as described in DOMDepartment Operations Manual, Section 52051.