

Unacceptable incoming mail includes, but is not limited to, mail containing any of the following:Īnything which may be classified as contraband.

However, inmates may only have three books in their cell and the State Fire Marshal restrictions limit the total volume of paperwork an inmate may possess. There is no limit to the total amount of acceptable mail an inmate may receive.

No hard-back books will be accepted unless approved by the Jail Commander. Note: this does not include retail bookstores or private individuals. Newspapers, magazines, periodicals and softbound books, which are sent directly from a publisher or Internet web site.Nudity, and/or obscenity are not allowed. Money orders dated more than one week prior to receipt shall be rejected.

Mail containing other types of money orders will be rejected. No other type of money order shall be accepted. The only exception will be mail labeled “Legal Mail” and clearly identified as being from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of any public office, and the Board of Corrections however, detention staff shall, in the presence of the inmate, open and inspect such mail to verify that it is legal in nature and to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders.Īcceptable incoming mail may include the following: Incoming mail shall be scanned to identify any security violations, threats, and to verify that the contents are acceptable. Gang moniker is not acceptable and nicknames are not acceptable and shall result in the mail being returned back to sender, marked “insufficient name” or “undeliverable as addressed”.Īll incoming mail shall be opened and inspected by the detention staff.
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Correspondence shall be handled in a consistent, efficient and humane manner, while ensuring the security and safety of the facility, staff and other persons.Ĭalifornia Code of Regulations Title 15, Sections 10 ProcedureĪll incoming mail is inspected and forwarded to the inmates on a daily basis. Postal Service regulations and California Code of Regulations Title 15, Sections 1063, 1066. POLICY: To maintain an orderly flow of incoming and out-going mail in accordance with U.S. Inmate Mail Policy YOLO COUNTY DETENTION DIVISON
