6VAC15-40-650: Notice of seizure of mail contraband

Written policy, procedure, and practice shall ensure notice of the seizure of mail contraband is given to the inmate with the reason for the seizure in writing. The sender shall be allowed the opportunity to appeal the seizure to the facility administrator or a designee empowered to reverse seizure. Unless it is needed for a criminal investigation or prosecution, property that can legally be possessed outside the facility shall be stored, returned to sender, if known, or destroyed.