PROPERTY REGULATIONS AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010
WE WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING PROPERTY FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES,
INMATES MUST PURCHASE ALL PROPERTY FROM COMMISSARY.

1. The Henderson County Detention Center is responsible to inventory, catalogue and store all property belonging to individuals detained within this facility.
2. All property belonging to inmates is stored within a hanging bag.  If property exceeds the capacity of the hanging bag, it is considered excess and is subject to removal. One layer of clothing for transport and release of inmates are stored in the hanging bag.  In the event that property is labeled as excess the inmate is notified and instructed on how to remove the excess items from the jail.
3. The following is a list of items that are authorized within the facility; these items may be purchased through commissary services.

4. Unopened commissary items are permitted for inmates transferring from other facilities as long as it is comparative to items sold within this facilities canteen. (See commissary order form)
5. Medical items such as medical alert band, eyeglasses, dentures and prosthetics are authorized but subject to search and possible medical approval.
6. Medical items such as crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, machinery and canes are all subject to medical approval before being placed into a cell.
7. Prescription medication may be accepted provided it is a current prescription and approved by the Medical Department.
8. All inmates are permitted to have one (1) wedding ring (Less than $50.00 in value). State inmates are permitted to have (1) religious medallion (Less than $50.00 in value), these items must be requested through the requisition process prior to delivery.
9. Religious study materials may be requested through Chaplain services.
10. If the commissary order form does not include your size of white undergarments, complete a requisition form with proper size for purchase through the commissary officer. Indigent inmates are subject to receiving used whites from donations and excess storage.
11. Any inmate may have someone pick up excess property at any time; no requisition needed. Inmates available on their commissary account. All excess property must be mailed out within 30 days or it is considered abandoned property and will be discarded or donated.
12. Effective 1 November 2011 any inmate that is declared indigent may request through requisition process hygiene items and one pair of shower shoes.
13. Inmates who are transferred or released have 30 days to have property picked up or mailed out at their expense. Any property not picked up or mailed out within 30 days will be discarded or donated. Transferred Federal inmates are authorized legal materials and a bible.
14. Each inmate will receive an initial issue of the following: 1 Inmate Uniform, 1 Mattress, 2 Sheets, 1 Blanket, and 1 Body Towel. If any of these items are destroyed or altered the inmate is responsible for the monetary replacement.
15. Each inmate on initial intake will receive 1 three-day hygiene pack consisting of: 1 Toothbrush, 1 Small Bar of Soap, and 1 Small Tube of Toothpaste.
16. Inmates will be permitted 5 photos (NO PORNOGRAPHIC OR PHOTO COPIED MATERIAL) in their possession; any excess photos must be mailed home. Excess of 5 photos will be confiscated.
17. Legal material is permitted through the property officer and mail services, these items may be delivered Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Excess legal material must be stored in inmate property. Requested trade outs are made through the requisition system. (Refer to Mail Service Policy)
18. Inmates assigned to kitchen and outside work areas are permitted to have family members bring authorized work boots into the facility.
19. Any approved items delivered to the facility must be delivered Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and have approval through the medical department or requisition prior to delivery.

***NOTICE***

Effective October 1st, 2010 ARAMARK will be providing the following items
which may be purchased through commissary services.