Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 90-7-3 - Applicability3.1 All incoming and outgoing mail except privileged attorney-client mail will be searched and inspected for contraband as defined by Division of Corrections policy and operating procedures at each institution. 3.2. Mail to or from an inmate's attorney shall not be monitored, reviewed, copied or disclosed in any manner unless required by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction. However, such mail may be checked for weapons, drugs and other contraband provided it is done in the presence of the inmate and there is a reasonable basis to believe that any weapon, drug or other contraband exists in the mail.3.3. Only those staff persons selected by the Commissioner, Warden, Administrator or their designees who are authorized to read, monitor and copy any mail except attorney-client mail as defined herein.3.4. All inmate's outgoing mail must be clearly identified as being sent from an inmate at a state correctional institution and must include on the face of the envelope the name and full address of the institution.