
Paint or the use of white out, glue or any other liquid formĦ. Drawings in colored ink, marker, crayon or glitter None of the following may be included or attached: Information that, if communicated, would create a threat to the security of the institution Solicitation of gifts, goods, money, or things of value from individuals or entities other than family or established close friends Information to formulate escape plans, to commit a crime or to violate a jail rule Plans to smuggle contraband into or out of the institution Threats of physical harm against any person or threats/details of criminal activityį. Cash, checks, mail orders or any other forms of currencyĮ. If such is found mail will be destroyed and not returned.ĭ. All incoming mail shall be opened and inspected or read to determine if contraband is enclosed or any violation of jail rules has occurred. All incoming mail must be no larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches (letter size), no thicker than light card stock and able to be fed through a sheet fed scannerĤ. All mail must have a return address on the envelopeģ.

All incoming mail must be addressed incoming with the Inmate name and Inmate IDĢ. Mail from Lawyers or other legal representation and money orders:ĪNY MAIL DEEMED TO NOT MEET THE BELOW GUIDELINES WILL BE DESTROYEDġ. Standard Non-Legal Friends and Family Mail Address: Mail received at other addresses will be rejected. Starting Monday, Octoall mail will need to be sent to the below addresses. Violators may also be lodged in an individual cell. Violation of the jail rules, verbal abuse or any other form of disrespect or refusal to obey the Corrections Officers will result in the loss of any or all privileges. Damages to these items will be subject to prosecution for Criminal Damage to Property. Inmates are responsible for their jail issued attire, linens and mat. No inmate has authority or supervision over another inmate. Inmates are expected to clean up after themselves and sections are to be cleaned prior to the section television being turned on for the day.įighting, arguing, gambling, stealing is not permitted. No items are to be thrown into the catwalks. Each inmate is expected to have their cleaning done by 9:00 a.m. Hanging jail issued linens/county clothes on cell doors, bunks or bars is not permitted.Ĭleaning supplies will be furnished during the morning hours. Marking or writing on the walls is not permitted. Any paper, including religious or court papers, can be confiscated if misused. Papers used for these purposes will be confiscated. No paper will be allowed to cover the cell lights. Items left outside of the tote bag and/or pictures hung on the cell walls or bars are considered contraband and will be removed and discarded at any time by an Officer or when a shakedown is done for the section. are to be stored in the clear tote bag provided. All commissary items, photos, letters, hygiene items, etc. Each inmate will keep his/her area in a neat order at all times. Inmates are responsible for cleaning their own cell block area. Each inmate is given a reasonable amount of time to shave and all razors are to be turned in by 8:00 a.m. Inmates are responsible for asking the day shift officer at 6:15 a.m. Razors are provided each day, if requested. Items are washed and returned later in the day.Įach inmate is expected to shower daily. Inmates are responsible for turning in their dirty clothing when it is collected at breakfast time. Uniforms and undergarments are cleaned daily. Officers are unable to view the credit card number and will not have access to the credit card account. An Inmate who has a stored credit card on file will be able to add funds to their commissary account by using the section kiosk.

The credit card has to be issued to the inmate and must include his or her name printed on the credit card (HR Block cards and pre-paid cards are not allowed). Those who wish to can store a credit card on their commissary account. Inmate's who arrive with cash will deposit the money onto their commissary account by using the booking kiosk. All telephone calls are collect unless the inmate has money on his/her commissary account to cover the expense. Each inmate will be allowed to use the telephone in his/her section between the hours of 9:00 a.m. Adams County Jail reserves the right to make changes and improvements at any time and without notice, and assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.Īfter completing the booking process, each inmate will be allowed to make a telephone call for bond, if requested. The information published on this web site was valid at the time of publication. Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB).
