# COMAR Title 12 — Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

## Subtitle 02 — Division of Correction

### Chapter 17 — Inmate Property and Clothing

#### Regulation .01 Definitions.

*COMAR 12.02.17.01*

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.