5-03/190.30 - Federal Prisoner Correspondence Regulations

Any incoming or outgoing mail that discloses evidence listed below shall be withheld and reported to the U.S. Marshal or the U.S. Bureau of Prisons:

• Contraband;
• Escape plots or attempts;
• Criminal information or activities; and/or
• Violation of postal laws.

Federal prisoners will be permitted to correspond, within reasonable limits and subject to inspection, to the following:

• Family members;
• Friends; and
• Persons necessary for preparation of upcoming trial.

As provided for in the U.S. Justice Department/Los Angeles County Contract, federal prisoners’ correspondence shall not be examined if corresponding with the following entities:

• Attorney General;
• Director of the Bureau of Prisons;
• Members of the U.S. Board of Parole;
• Pardon Attorney;
• U.S. Marshal;
• U.S. District Judge; and
• Attorney of record.