Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 403.00 - INMATE PROPERTY
Section 403.12 - Responsibility for Property Retained by Inmates
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
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.
