Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 125-3-3-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 29, 2024

Rule 125-3-3-.07 - Abuses

The following acts or practices will be considered abuses of the mailing privilege:

(a) The writing of letters containing obscene, profane, or indecent language;

(b) Writings which contain threats against an individual and writings which contain escape plots;

(c) Writings which use or attempt to use the mailing privilege for any purpose which would present a clear threat or danger to institutional security and/or discipline or writings which violate postal regulations;

(d) Writings which contain derogatory or personal attacks by an inmate on any person addressed under the privileged mail authorization and receipt of sealed mail in authentic or purportedly authentic envelopes but from an inauthentic source; and

(e) The receipt of mail or an attempt to mail any letters or packages not in the prescribed manner established by the Warden at each individual institution.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 125-3-3-.07

Ga. Constitution 1983, Art. XI, Sec. I, O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-2-11, 42-5-14, 42-5-53, 42-10-2.

Rule entitled "Abuses" adopted as R. 415-3-3-.07. F. Nov. 14, 1984; eff. Dec. 4, 1984, renumbered as R. 125-3-3-.07. F. June 28, 1985; eff. July 20, 1985, as specified by the Agency.