No cigarettes allowed anywhere on the property. Cigarettes are considered contraband and possessing them subject the inmate to some form of punishment, usually in the form of a loss of privileges. Cigarettes are smuggled into all of the facilities and there is a barter system in place that is pays for it. This is NOT heavily scrutinized by the staff.
The mail is handed out by the staff Monday - Friday after they have read and inspected every piece. The staff will notify the inmates with receipt of money into their trust account.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 21,2016