Regulation .01 Definitions.
Regulation .01 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Abandoned property” means personal belongings which:
(a)
Are unclaimed after the required 30-day notice has elapsed;
(b)
Have not been sent out of the institution within 30 days notice to the inmate;
(c)
Remain in control of the institution and are unclaimed for a 30-day period subsequent to an inmate's release or escape; or
(d)
An inmate chooses to donate to the institution for use by inmates.
(2)
“Contraband” means:
(a)
An item, material, substance, or other thing that is not authorized by a warden or facility administrator of the facility;
(b)
An item, material, substance, or other thing which is brought into the facility in a manner not sanctioned by Division or institutional policy or procedure; or
(c)
A property item which is in excess of the allowable quantity provided in a Division property directive or applicable institutional directive.
(3)
“Division” means Division of Correction.
(4)
“Property officer” means a person responsible for receiving and controlling inmate belongings in accordance with established property procedure.