Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 948.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Mail And Communication
Section 948.03 - Collection and Distribution

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.948

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Written policy and procedure shall govern the collection and distribution of mail and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

(1) All outgoing mail shall be collected sealed from the inmate or from locked mail boxes by an employee at least once every day, except Sundays and postal holidays.

(2) Incoming mail shall be distributed directly to the receiving inmate by an employee in accordance with an established schedule at least once every day except Sundays and postal holidays.

(3) Outgoing mail shall be delivered to the Post Office and incoming mail shall be delivered to the inmates within 24 hours of collection or pick up.

(4) A procedure for forwarding mail which cannot be delivered (transfers, escapees, etc.) shall be established.

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