Product Info and Restrictions
 
This matrix is taken from Article 43 54030.17 Inmate Property and outlines property restrictions by Privilege Group.
If you purchase any items in which you are not allowed or more quantity than you are permitted, these items will not be sent to you.
 
MEN'S ITEMS AND RESTRICTIONS
 

     Property Description
Privilege Group A/B
Privilege Group D
Address Book
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Artificial Sweeteners
Allowed
Allowed
Athletic Shorts
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Athletic Supporter
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Ballpoint Pens (clear plastic) 
Limit 4 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Bath towel-white only 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Batteries
Limit 8 per quarter
Not Allowed
Battery Recharger (does not count as electrical appliance)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Body Powder
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Books, magazines & newspapers
Limit 10 total per quarter
Limit 5 total per quarter
Bowl (plastic-max of 8")
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Bras 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Briefs (white only)
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Brush 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Calculator
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Calendar (maximum size 12" x 12")
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Can Opener
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Candy (includes hard candy with sugar)  
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Candy (hard candy must be sugar free)
Allowed
Limit 1 lb per quarter
Cassette Player/Walkman-max 3" x 6" x 6" (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
CD Player clear case only --max 3" x 6" x 6" (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cereal (single serve)
Allowed
Allowed
Checkers Game
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cheese
Allowed
Allowed
Chess Game
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Chips
Allowed
Allowed
Clock (non-electric, alarm ok)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Clock (non-electric, no alarms)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Coaxial Cable --max 6' (based on facility determination)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cocoa (sugar free)
Allowed
Allowed
Cocoa (with sugar) 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Coffee (instant only)
Allowed
Allowed
Comb (maximum of 6") 
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Compact Discs (CD's) (no DVD's allowed)
Limit 10 total
Not Allowed
Condiments & Spices (no items that contain sugar) 
Allowed
Not Allowed
Condiments & Spices-items with sugar ok (ketchup, jams, honey, sugar)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Conditioner
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cookies
Allowed
Allowed
Cosmetic Bag
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cotton Balls
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Cotton Swabs/Q-tips
Limit 100 per quarter
Not Allowed
Crackers
Allowed
Allowed
Creamer (powdered only)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Curling Iron, electric
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Denture Cleanser (box)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Deodorant (stick or roll on, clear container only)
Limit 4 per quarter
Limit 2 per quarter
Depilatory’s (hair removers, Magic Shave, etc.)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Disposable Razors
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Dominos
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Douche
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Dried Fruits and Vegetables 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Drink Mixes (dry and must be sugar free only) 
Allowed
Allowed
Drink Mixes with sugar 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Earrings ($25 max, studs or hoops)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Envelopes
Limit 40 per quarter
Limit 40 per quarter
Extension cord (maximum of 6', three prong, local facility determination)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Eye Shadow Kit
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Eyeliner (pencil)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Face Cream
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Face Powder
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Facial Cleanser 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Fan (Maximum of 9" and $25)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Gloves (cold weather, upon Warden's approval)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Greeting Cards
Limit 10 per quarter
Limit 5 per quarter
Hair Accessories (clips, ties & scrunchies)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Hair Brush
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Hair Comb 6" maximum size
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hair Dryer/blow dryer
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Hair Gel (spray and gel curl, braid spray and lock gel)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Hair Oil/Grease
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hair Rollers
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Hair Trimmer-AC power, battery, rechargeable
Limit 1 total
Not Allowed
Handkerchiefs (white or gray)
Limit 5 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hangers (plastic only)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Hats & Cap (gray or white only-no black)
Limit 3 total per quarter
Not Allowed
Head Band (white or gray)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Headphones ($25 max)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Hot Pot-max 350 watts clear only (based on local facility determination)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Insect Repellant
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Jeans
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Lamp   (max 30 watts, $25, flexible neck, AC or battery)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Legal Pads/Tablets/Notebooks 
Limit 4 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Lip Balm
Limit 2 per quarter
Not allowed
Lipstick/lip gloss
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Lotions (includes sun block and baby oil) *Restricted from Level IV design housing
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Mascara
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Meats, dry (salami, jerky, sausages, etc.)
Allowed
Allowed
Mirror (Maximum 6" in diameter)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Mouthwash (alcohol free only)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Nail Clipper (Max 2", no file/blade)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Nuts (no shells)
Allowed
Allowed
Pajamas/Nightgown
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Palm Brush/Comb (no handle/plastic only)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Panties
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Pencils (colored, drawing or writing)
Limit 20 per quarter
Not Allowed
Perm Rods
Limit 40 per quarter
Not Allowed
Permanent Curl/Hair Relaxer Kits
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Permanent Wave Kit
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline   *Restricted from Level IV design housing
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Photo Albums (maximum of 9" x 12")
Limit 4 per quarter
Not Allowed
Playing Cards
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Prescription Reading Glasses
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Protein Supplements (solid tablet/capsule)
Allowed
Med Rx Only
Radio, AM/FM Clear Case max 3" x 6" x 6" (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 total
Limit 1 total
Raincoat/Poncho (transparent only)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Razor (electric or battery $50 max)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Razor, Disposable    *Restricted from Level IV 180 design housing
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Ring (not to exceed $150)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Robe
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Scarf
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Shampoo
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Shaving Bag
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Shaving Cream-non aerosol
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Shorts
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Shower Cap, clear 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Shower Shoes
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Skin Lotion
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Slippers/house shoes (no leather)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Snack Items (snack cakes, bars, pies, etc. Dried fruit not permitted)
Allowed
Allowed
Snack Items (snack cakes, bars, pies, etc. Dried fruit permitted) 
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Soap dish (plastic)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Soap, bar
Limit 6 per quarter
Limit 2 per quarter
Soap, Liquid
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Socks (white only-any combination of short to knee high)
Limit 7 quarter
Not Allowed
Soups
Allowed
Allowed
Soups in styrofoam cup (cup of soup)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Splitter (for use with TV)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Stamps (US Postal)
Limit 40 per quarter
Limit 40 per quarter
Stationary/paper
Limit 500 sheets
Limit 15 sheets
Storage Container (only permitted by local facility authority)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Sunglasses (plastic)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Sweatpants (Gray, white or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Sweatshirt (Gray, white or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Tampons/Sanitary Pads/Panty Liners
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Tea (bags and instant)
Allowed
Allowed
Television Set 13" clear case only-no remote controls. (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Tennis Shoes (predominantly white-not to exceed $75-no metal)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Thermal bottoms (white, gray or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Thermal tops (White, gray or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Toothbrush (Subject to facility determination)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Toothbrush holder (plastic full length)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Toothbrush holder (plastic)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Toothpaste (Toothpaste must be clear and in clear container)
Limit 3 per quarter
Limit 2 per quarter
T-Shirts/Undershirts (white only-crew neck, v-neck or tank tops)
Limit 5 per quarter
Not Allowed
Tumbler 16 oz. (plastic)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Tweezers-max 3" long metal allowed
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Typewriter electric-no removable memory, $200 max)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Typewriter manual, $200 max *Restricted from Level IV 180 design housing
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Underwear (white briefs only)
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Vacuum Packed Foods (tuna, sardines, etc.)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Vitamins/Mineral supplements
Allowed
Allowed
Wallet
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Washcloth (white only)
Limit 3 per quarter
Not Allowed
Watch (no alarms or memory, max $50)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Wave Caps (white or gray)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed

 
WOMEN'S ITEMS AND RESTRICTIONS
 

Property Description
Privilege Group A/B
Privilege Group D
Address Book
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Artificial Sweetners
Allowed
Allowed
Athletic Shorts
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Athletic Supporter
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Ballpoint Pens (clear plastic) 
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Bathtowel-white only 
Limit 3 total per quarter
Not Allowed
Batteries
Limit 8 per quarter
Not Allowed
Battery Recharger (does not count as electrical applicance)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Body Powder
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Books, magazines & newspapers
Limit 10 total per quarter
Limit 5 total per quarter
Bowl (plastic-max of 8")
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Bras 
Limit 5 per quarter
Limit 5 per quarter
Briefs (white only)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Brush 
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Calculator
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Calendar (maximum size 12" x 12")
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Can Opener
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Candy (includes hard candy with sugar)  
Allowed
Limit 1 lb per quarter
Candy (hard candy must be sugar free)
Allowed
Limit 1 lb per quarter
Cassette Player/Walkman-max 3" x 6" x 6" (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
CD Player clear case only --max 3" x 6" x 6" (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cereal (single serve)
Allowed
Allowed
Checkers Game
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cheese
Allowed
Allowed
Chess Game
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Chips
Allowed
Allowed
Clock (non-electric, alarm ok)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Clock (non-electric, no alarms)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Coaxial Cable --max 6' (based on facility determination)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cocoa (sugar free)
Allowed
Allowed
Cocoa (with sugar) 
Allowed
Allowed
Coffee (instant only)
Allowed
Allowed
Comb (maximum of 6") 
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Compact Discs (CD's) (no DVD's allowed)
Limit 10 total
Not Allowed
Condiments & Spices (no items that contain sugar) 
Allowed
Not Allowed
Condiments & Spices-items with sugar ok (ketchup, jams, honey, sugar)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Conditioner
Allowed
Limit 1 per quarter
Cookies
Allowed
Allowed
Cosmetic Bag
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cotton Balls
Limit 400 per quarter
Not Allowed
Cotton Swabs/Q-tips
Limit 400 per quarter
Not Allowed
Crackers
Allowed
Allowed
Creamer (powdered only)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Curling Iron, electric
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Denture Cleanser (box)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Deodorant (stick or roll on, clear container only)
Allowed
Limit 2 per quarter
Depilatorys (hair removers, Magic Shave, etc.)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Disposable Razors
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Dominos
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Douche
Limit 4 per quarter
Not Allowed
Dried Fruits and Vegetables 
Allowed
Not Allowed
Drink Mixes (dry and must be sugar free only) 
Allowed
Allowed
Drink Mixes with sugar 
Allowed
Not Allowed
Earrings ($25 max, studs or hoops)
Limit 3 per quarter
Not Allowed
Envelopes
Limit 40 per quarter
Limit 40 per quarter
Extension cord (maximum of 6', three prong, local facility determination)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Eye Shadow Kit
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Eyeliner (pencil)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Face Cream
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Face Powder
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Facial Cleanser 
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Fan (Maximum of 9" and $25)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Gloves (cold weather, upon Warden's approval)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Greeting Cards
Limit 10 per quarter
Limit 5 per quarter
Hair Accessories (clips, ties & scrunchies)
Limit 10 total quarter
Not Allowed
Hair Brush
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hair Comb 6" maximum size
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hair Dryer/blow dryer
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hair Gel (spray and gel curl, braid spray and lock gel)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Hair Oil/Grease
Allowed
Limit 1 per quarter
Hair Rollers
Limit 30 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hair Trimmer-AC power, battery, rechargeable
Limit 1 total
Not Allowed
Handkerchiefs (white or gray)
Limit 5 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hangers (plastic only)
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Hats & Cap (gray or white only-no black)
Limit 3 total per quarter
Not Allowed
Head Band (white or gray)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Headphones ($25 max)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Hot Pot-max 350 watts clear only (based on local facility determination)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Insect Repellant
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Jeans
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Lamp   (max 30 watts, $25, flexible neck, AC or battery)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Legal Pads/Tablets/Notebooks 
Limit 4 per quarter
Limit 2 per quarter
Lip Balm
Allowed
Limit 2 per quarter
Lipstick/lip gloss
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Lotions (includes sun block and baby oil) *Restricted from Level IV design housing
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Mascara
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Meats, dry (salami, jerky, sausages, etc.)
Allowed
Allowed
Mirror (Maximum 6" in diameter)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Mouthwash (alcohol free only)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Nail Clipper (Max 2", no file/blade)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Nuts (no shells)
Allowed
Allowed
Pajamas/Nightgown
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 2 per quarter
Palm Brush/Comb (no handle/plastic only)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Panties
Limit 10 per quarter
Limit 10 per quarter
Pencils (colored, drawing or writing)
Limit 20 per quarter
Not Allowed
Perm Rods
Limit 40 per quarter
Not Allowed
Permanent Curl/Hair Relaxer Kits
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Permanent Wave Kit
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline   *Restricted from Level IV design housing
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Photo Albums (maximum of 9" x 12")
Limit 4 per quarter
Not Allowed
Playing Cards
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Prescription Reading Glasses
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Protein Supplements (solid tablet/capsule)
Allowed
Med Rx Only
Radio, AM/FM Clear Case max 3" x 6" x 6" (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 total
Limit 1 total
Raincoat/Poncho (transparent only)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Razor (electric or battery $50 max)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Razor, Disposable    *Restricted from Level IV 180 design housing
Limit 10 per quarter
Not Allowed
Ring (not to exceed $150)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Robe
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Scarf
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Shampoo
Allowed
Limit 1 per quarter
Shaving Bag
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Shaving Cream-non aerosol
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Shorts
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Shower Cap, clear 
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Shower Shoes
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Skin Lotion
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Slippers/house shoes (no leather)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Snack Items (snack cakes, bars, pies, etc. Dried fruit not permitted)
Allowed
Allowed
Snack Items (snack cakes, bars, pies, etc. Dried fruit permitted) 
Allowed
Allowed
Soap dish (plastic)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Soap, bar
Allowed
Limit 4 per quarter
Soap, Liquid
Allowed
Not Allowed
Socks (white only-any combination of short to knee high)
Limit 7 quarter
Not Allowed
Soups
Allowed
Allowed
Soups in styrofoam cup (cup of soup)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Splitter (for use with TV)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Stamps (US Postal)
Limit 40 per quarter
Limit 40 per quarter
Stationary/paper
Limit 500 sheets
Limit 15 sheets
Storage Container (only permitted by local facility authority)
Allowed
Not Allowed
Sunglasses (plastic)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Sweatpants (Gray, white or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Sweatshirt (Gray, white or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Tampons/Sanitary Pads/Panty Liners
Allowed
Allowed
Tea (bags and instant)
Allowed
Allowed
Television Set 13" clear case only-no remote controls. (SPO or Quarterly)
Limit 1 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Tennis Shoes (predominantly white-not to exceed $75-no metal)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Thermal bottoms (white, gray or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Thermal tops (White, gray or off white)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Toothbrush (Subject to facility determination)
Limit 2 per quarter
Limit 1 per quarter
Toothbrush holder (plastic full length)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Toothbrush holder (plastic)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Toothpaste (Toothpaste must be clear and in clear container)
Limit 3 per quarter
Limit 2 per quarter
T-Shirts/Undershirts (white only-crew neck, v-neck or tank tops)
Limit 5 per quarter
Not Allowed
Tumbler 16 oz. (plastic)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed
Tweezers-max 3" long metal allowed
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Typewriter electric-no removable memory, $200 max)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Typewriter manual, $200 max *Restricted from Level IV 180 design housing
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Underwear (white briefs only)
Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Vacuum Packed Foods (tuna, sardines, etc.)
Allowed
Allowed
Vitamins/Mineral supplements
Allowed
Allowed
Wallet
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Washcloth (white only)
Limit 3 per quarter
Not Allowed
Watch (no alarms or memory, max $50)
Limit 1 per quarter
Not Allowed
Wave Caps (white or gray)
Limit 2 per quarter
Not Allowed