Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 4420 - Limitations on Size, Weight, Volume and Frequency/Number of Packages Allowed

This section constitutes the formal facility policy on the size, weight, volume and frequency/number of packages allowed.

(a) All sent or received items that do not fall under the definition of "Mail" in Section 4415 of these regulations constitute packages.

(b) Each package sent and each package received shall not be more than 24 inches long by 19 inches in length by 12 inches high, and shall weigh no more than 30 pounds.

(c) A state hospital may limit an individual patient's maximum number of incoming packages based on staffing and hospital ground limitations. If the facility chooses to impose limits, such limits shall be according to the following: three packages per individual patient per calendar quarter for the first three quarters of the year (January-March, April-June, July-September) and four packages per individual patient during the fourth quarter of the year (October-December).

(d) Packages sent to the facility that are not within the limits set forth in subsection (b) and (c) above shall be returned to the sender.

(e) The limitations set forth in the section shall not apply to Confidential Mail as such term is defined in Section 881(c) of these regulations.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 4420

1. New section filed 8-9-2010; operative 8-9-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 33).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4005.1, 4027 and 4101, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 5326, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 8-9-2010; operative 8-9-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 33).