Handbook

28Letters must be written in the English language unless there is approvalfrom the Warden/Center Supervisor to communicate with family in anotherlanguage.The Department of Correction does not accept postage due mail or packages.Postage payment must be made in advance.Types of Mail AllowedYour family, friends, officials and other significant community contactscan mail letters to you or send letters electronically. Incoming mail receivedcontaining contraband is returned to the sender in its entirety.Any books, magazines, newspapers or catalogs that you receive from thepublisher, bookstore, educational institution or recognized commercialor charitable outlet will be rejected if it violates the publication policy.Payment must be made in advance. Publications are subject to reviewand may be refused/denied due to content. You will be advised of thereason if a publication is rejected.If you have an authorized hobby craft card, you may order and receiveitems approved by the Warden or a designee. No other packages are allowedexcept with the approval of the Warden and the appropriate Assistantor Deputy Director. Packages which do not have prior approval willbe returned to the sender. Packages are subject to search.Inter-Unit CorrespondenceAll inter-unit mail must have the approval of both the sending and receivingunits. Mail between inmates of the ADC is restricted to membersof the inmate’s immediate family and is subject to the same rules asgeneral correspondence.VisitationApproval of VisitorsEveryone who plans to visit must fill out a Visitation Questionnaire. Acriminal history check is done on all prospective visitors. It is the inmate’sresponsibility to advise visitors of their approval and visitationdays and times. It is the inmate’s responsibility to notify the Warden/Center Supervisor/designee of any requested changes on the approved