Expired
Return to sender contraband mail the following list of items are considered contraband and will be rejected and returned to sender, along with the entire contents of letter/package:
Stationary
- postage stamps, metered or stamped envelopes
- blank paper
- blank or addressed envelopes
- return address labels , sticky notes, stickers, tape, lamination, no adhesives
- art supplies, including writing instruments, watercolors or paint, glitter, glue, felt, ribbon, beads, magnets, etc.
- blank orunsigned greeting cards or postcards
- greeting cards with musical devices or attachments or over 8”x10”
- hard plastic items or card board items
- credit cards, phone cards, driver’s license, photo ids
- games or playing or flash cards, cds, dvds, audio or video tapes
- original documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, social security cards, car titles, etc.
- items over 8”x10” or posters
Hazards
- perfume or cologne, body secretions, lipstick, saliva or unknown substances on papers, letters or literature
- substances such as drugs, tobacco products, medication
- food, clothing, shoes, jewelry, hygiene items, napkins
- hair, feathers, flowers, plants, etc.
- sharp or metal objects including staples, paper clips, etc.
Letters, Literature & Books
- books, magazines, or newspapers accepted must be sent directly from u.S. Publisher, publication supplier, or bookstore; return address must have a store hand stamp; store must be listed with u.S. Directory assistance - no individuals
- torn out pages from any books or magazines
- more than 25 pages of internet copies or prints
- hardback books, oversize books, spiral binding
- maps, calendars, mail order catalogs, coded books, sketch books, journals, posters, diagrams
- literature depicting violence, abusive or unlawful activity, gang related, obscene sexual contents, weapons or racial materials
- damaged, discolored or soiled used books or magazines
- correspondence enclosed or inscribed - no writing
- excessive books or literature - only allowed two books and two magazines in a shipme
Photographs & Drawings
- photographs over 8”x10”
- polaroid photos, framed photos or albums
- slides or negatives - no lamination
- photos or drawings depicting gang related signs (includes any hand signs), symbols or tattoos, altered or blacked out photos
- photographs, photocopies or drawings depicting partial/nude persons (including baby photos), excessive violence, abusive,unlawful activity, obscene gestures, sexual content, gun, racial material or hankerchief drawings
SAFETY & SECURITY
- contains information regarding safety and security of correctional facilities, law enforcement, criminal activity or drug related material
- information does not belong to the inmate currently incarcerated - 3rd party mail
- threatening or harassing language