N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7025.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 7025.4 - Inspection of incoming prisoner packages

(a) All incoming prisoner packages may be inspected solely to ensure that they contain no contraband. Any contraband found in an incoming prisoner package shall be forwarded to the chief administrative officer for the following disposition:

(1) If the contraband found may involve a criminal offense, it shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement authority.

(2) If the contraband does not involve a potential criminal offense, it shall be returned to the sender or retained with the prisoner's secured property for return upon the prisoner's departure.

(3) Contraband that presents a threat to facility sanitation or health may, upon order of the chief administrative officer, be destroyed.

(4) The chief administrative officer shall give written notice of any determination made pursuant to this subdivision to any person affected by the determination. This written notice shall include:

(i) the name and address of the sender;

(ii) the nature of the contraband; and

(iii) a statement of the specific facts and reasons underlying the determination.

(5) All other items contained in an incoming prisoner package from which contraband has been removed shall be forwarded to the intended prisoner recipient.

(b) Upon receipt at the facility, prisoner personal property shall be inventoried, unless returned to the sender, and a copy of the inventory shall be provided to the prisoner.

(c) Cash, checks or money orders delivered to the local facility shall be deposited in the personal cash account of the intended prisoner recipient or delivered to the chief administrative officer for disposition in accordance with facility rules and regulations. The prisoner shall be notified of all amounts received and the disposition of such.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7025.4