(a)
Contraband is defined as:
(1) any article or
thing the possession of which would constitute an offense under any law
applicable to the public;
(2) any
article or thing which is readily capable of being used to cause death or
serious physical injury, including but not limited to a hand gun, shoulder gun,
cartridge, knife, explosive, or dangerous drug (including marijuana);
(3) any article or thing that is introduced
into a correctional facility under circumstances showing an intent to transfer
same to an inmate without the permission of the superintendent or his designee;
or
(4) any article or thing that is
not specifically authorized to be possessed by an inmate in a State
correctional facility pursuant to the rules of the department or the local
rules of the facility. Money and identifying documents are among the items
inmates are not permitted to possess. (See section
270.2[B]
[14] of this Title, "Standards of inmate
behavior, rule series 113 contraband.")
Note: The visitor's intent shall be controlling. At times,
innocent oversights will occur (e.g., medication). Officers should use their
discretion in judging a visitor's intent, when undeclared contraband is found,
as to whether the visitor intentionally attempted to introduce contraband into
the facility. Criteria to be considered include the visitor's demeanor, whether
it appears that the contraband was for the visitor's personal use and was
inadvertently left his/her pocket or handbag, and whether an effort was made to
conceal the contraband where it would not readily be found and the visitor's
past history.
(b) Upon the discovery of contraband as
defined in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section, the contraband shall be
confiscated and law enforcement officials shall be contacted.
(c) Prohibited Items. Certain items are
prohibited inside a State correctional facility.
(1) Cellular phones, wireless phones, pagers,
laptop computers, personal digital assistants, any device with global
positioning (G.P.S.) capabilities, any device with audio recording
capabilities, radios, cameras or other similar electronic devices are
prohibited. Other items including pocketknives, alcohol and other items posted
at the facility entrance or as directed by staff are also prohibited.
(2) A visitor shall declare any prohibited
item that is not specifically authorized to be possessed in a State
correctional facility, but is otherwise legally possessed (e.g., medications).
The visitor shall store the items in a locker, if available, until the visitor
leaves the facility. If no locker is available, the visitor shall remove the
item from the facility and secure it in an appropriate location (e.g., the
visitor's vehicle).
