103 CMR 403.12 - Responsibility for Property Retained by Inmates
Inmates are responsible for the safekeeping of all property which they are permitted to retain in their living quarters. In addition, inmates shall:
(1) Maintain all
receipts and property inventories provided by the property officer to document
proof of ownership upon request of a staff member. If an inmate fails to show
proof of ownership, said property shall be considered contraband unless
ownership can otherwise be established.
(2) Ensure that no personal or state property
is altered in any manner.
(3)
Ensure that they do not dispose of any property without the approval of the
Property Officer.
(4) Ensure that
their clothing is not worn too large or too small, and does not contain hoods,
turtlenecks, excessive holes or tears, built-in athletic supporters, quilted or
removable liners, leather or suede garments, appliqués, pictures,
graphics, logos, insignia, writing or other ornaments, except for
institutional/state logos, lettering, or graphics, as supplied and authorized
by the institution or Department.
(5) Under no circumstances shall inmates
accumulate property to the point where it becomes a fire, sanitation, security
or housekeeping hazard. Where excessive property has been accumulated, certain
items, even though previously authorized for retention, may be removed from the
inmate's living quarters and forwarded to the Property Officer, who shall
proceed with the disposal procedure as outlined in l 03 CMR 403.15.
(6) Inmates shall be responsible for ensuring
that at no time do they have in excess of ten books, magazines or newspapers in
total.
Whenever property items are not properly maintained by inmates, they may be deemed contraband and disposed of in accordance with 103 CMR 403.15.
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