Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 68 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Chapter 3 - MAIL PRIVILEGES
Section 68-3-005 - Contraband in Incoming Mail
Current through March 20, 2024
005.01 All non-privileged incoming mail will be opened and examined for enclosures and contraband.
005.02 All contraband found in incoming mail shall be removed. A written statement shall be prepared for all contraband found in incoming mail. A copy of the written statement shall be given to the inmate. The statement shall include a description of the contraband and why it was removed.
005.03 If the contraband in incoming mail violates state or federal law, the contraband and the letter will be referred to law enforcement. If contraband in incoming mail is seized for prosecution purposes, the sender and the inmate will be notified.
005.04 An inmate can challenge the seizure of contraband in incoming mail by filing a grievance.
005.05 A sender can challenge the seizure of contraband in incoming mail by contacting the Warden of the facility in writing.
