Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62060.7 Authorized BMU Property

• Inmates shall possess only the listed items of personal property while assigned to the BMU:

  • Ring (Wedding band, yellow or white metal only. Not to exceed $100 maximum declared value, and may not contain a set or stone), one.

  • Religious Medal and Chain (not to exceed $100 maximum declared value, chain not to exceed 18″ in length, obtainable as a set only. Chains may not be purchased separately from medal), one.

  • Religious Items (as approved by the local religious review committees, e.g. kufi caps, yarmulkes, prayer rugs, etc.).

  • Books, Magazines, and Newspapers (paperback or hardback with cover removed only. Limit does not apply to legal materials), ten.

  • Prescription eyeglasses, clear lens only, one (as prescribed by a physician) pair.

  • Tennis Shoes (no shades of red or blue, low, mid, or high tops are permitted. Must be predominantly white in color. Shoe laces white only. Not to exceed $75.00. No hidden compartments, zippers, or laces that are covered or concealed. No metal components including eyelets), one pair.

  • Shower shoes (foam or soft rubber, single layer construction, not exceeding 1″ in thickness), one pair.

  • Briefs (white only), ten pairs.

  • Gloves (cold weather gloves upon approval of Warden, no zippers, pockets, or metal), one pair.

  • Watch Cap (white or grey only), one.

  • Rain Coat/Poncho (transparent only), one.

  • Socks (white only, any combination of short to knee-high), seven pairs.

  • Under Shirts (white only, any combination of crew neck, v-neck, long sleeve or sleeveless athletic tank-top. Turtle neck and mock turtle neck are not permitted), five.

  • Dental Adhesive (for approved denture wearers only), two.

  • Dental Flossers/Gliders (no more than 3″ in length, amount allowed in possession to be determined by local institutional procedure).

  • Dental Cleanser, one box.

  • Deodorant/Antiperspirant (stick or roll-on, must be clear and in clear container only), four.

  • Medications, Over-The-Counter (OTCOut To Court) (only those OTCOut To Court medications permitted by the Division of Correctional Health Care Services shall be stocked by institution canteens, OTCOut To Court medications are not approved for inmate packages).

  • Mouthwash (non-alcoholic only), one.

  • Palm Brush/Comb (no handle, plastic only), one.

  • Razor, Disposable (not permitted in Level IVIntravenous 180 design housing), five.

  • Shampoo, one.

  • Shaving Cream (non-aerosol), one.

  • Soap Bar, six.

  • Soap Dish (non-metal), one.

  • Toothbrush (subject to local determination of maximum length, local facility is required to shorten if necessary, to meet local requirements), one.

  • Toothbrush Holder (plastic only, may only cover head of toothbrush), one.

  • Toothpaste/Powder (toothpaste must be clear and in clear container), one.

  • Washcloths (white only), two.

  • Address Book (paperback only, 3″ x 5″ maximum), one.

  • Ballpoint Pens (non-metal, clear plastic only), one.

  • Bowl (construction material to be approved by Division of Adult Institution (DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division)), maximum of 8″ in diameter), one.

  • Can Opener (restricted from Level IVIntravenous housing), one.

  • Legal Pads/Tablets and Notebooks (no spiral bound), one.

  • Envelopes, Blank and/or Pre-Stamped, forty.

  • Envelopes, Metered (indigent inmates only), five.

  • Legal material, as authorized per Section 3161.

  • Photos/Portraits (maximum of 8″ x 10″), fifteen.

  • Reading Glasses-Non Prescription (magnifying glasses), one pair.

  • Stamps (U.S.United States Postal only), forty.

  • Stationery (for written correspondence, may be decorated and have matching envelopes), fifteen sheets.

  • Tumbler (construction material to be approved by DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division), 16 ounce or less), one.

  • Health Care Appliance (Dr. Rx. Only. Not subject to the six-cubic foot limit).

  • Canteen items, not to exceed one month’s draw of assigned privilege group.

• Inmates in the BMU shall possess personal property as authorized in CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Section 3190(c) and 3334(g)(1).

• All personal property shall be disposed of as provided in CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Section 3191(c), except as provided for in DOMDepartment Operations Manual, Section 62060.7.1 below.