Section 68-3-011 - Privileged Mail011.01 Inmates may send sealed letters to all federal and state officials, the Director, Chief of Operations, Deputy Director, and Warden of any NDCS facility; the Office of Public Counsel/Ombudsman; judges; members of the Parole Board and members of the Pardons Board; and active licensed attorneys.011.02 The Warden may attach to any outgoing privileged mail, a notice disclaiming responsibility for the nature or contents of outgoing privileged mail.011.03 Incoming mail marked as privileged/confidential from one of the persons listed in subparagraph 011.01 of this rule may be opened only in the inmate's presence.011.04 Incoming privileged mailed will be examined for contraband when it is opened.011.05 Incoming privileged mail will not be read unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the incoming privileged mail threatens the safety, security, or good order of the institution.011.06 The name or firm affiliation of the sender of incoming privileged mail must appear in commercial printing or stamp on the envelope or the incoming mail will not be considered privileged mail. Any incoming mail marked "Attorney-Client", or which in some other fashion is clearly indicated to be attorney-client communication, shall be opened only in the presence of the inmate addressee. 011.07 Attorneys may send an inmate one self-addressed stamped envelope in each item of privileged incoming mail.68 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 011
Amended effective 3/28/2023