Md. Code Regs. 12.12.20.05 - Incoming Mail

A. A person sending mail to an inmate shall include the inmate's name and identification number.

B. Inspection of Incoming Mail.

(1) Staff shall open incoming mail before delivery to the inmate and inspect it only for money orders, cash, stamps, checks, and contraband.

(2) Institution staff shall follow established procedures in handling money orders, cash, stamps, checks, and contraband received in the mail.

C. Contraband may include but is not limited to material which:

(1) Describes escape plans, devices, or paraphernalia;

(2) Describes the construction or use of weapons, ammunition, bombs, incendiary devices, or other means of inflicting bodily harm;

(3) Describes procedures for brewing alcoholic beverages or the manufacture of drugs;

(4) Is written in code;

(5) Describes or depicts sexual activity involving children;

(6) Is sexually explicit as defined in Regulation .01B(6)(a)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this chapter, and poses a threat to the security of the Institution or the rehabilitation of the inmate;

(7) Describes theory, design, or manufacture of prison security systems or equipment, including prison communication systems or equipment;

(8) Instructs in the commission of violation of Institution regulations that will produce a breach of security or order in the Institution;

(9) Advocates or instructs in the formation of inmate unions; or

(10) Poses a direct and immediate danger of violence or physical harm to a person or persons based upon the current circumstances within the Institution.

D. Incoming mail may not be held for more than 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, except when it contains contraband.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 12.12.20.05