Bringing dangerous contraband into a correctional facility (or possessing dangerous contraband) is punished more severely.Īn item is dangerous contraband if it is likely to be used to cause death or serious injury, to help a prisoner escape, or to pose a threat to the prison's security. New York's laws distinguish between contraband and "dangerous contraband," which is anything that could be used to endanger the safety or security of the prison or anyone in the prison. Prohibited items include black thread, dried fruit, and thong underwear.ĭangerous contraband. There are also restrictions on what can be brought into a state prison. For example, in New York, prisoners are not allowed to have cell phones, alcohol, or money. New York state law defines contraband as anything that a prisoner is prohibited from "obtaining or possessing" by any "statute, rule, regulation or order." So, contraband can include both items that are illegal for anyone to possess, such as recreational drugs and stolen goods, and anything that is prohibited by prison rules. In New York, bringing contraband into a prison is a crime, as is possessing contraband if you are a prisoner. What is Contraband?Ĭontraband is anything that is not permitted in a prison or other correctional facility. You should never bring anything into a prison unless you are certain that it is permitted.įor more information on what you can bring to a state prison visit in New York, see the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Family Guide.įor information on visiting federal prisons, see the Federal Bureau of Prison's Visiting Room Procedures: General Information. Prisoners and visitors who violate these rules can get into serious trouble, including being charged with a crime. However, prisons in New York and elsewhere have very strict rules about what items can and cannot be brought into the prison. If you have a family member or friend who is incarcerated, it may seem like a nice idea to bring them food, money, or gifts when you visit them in prison. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent through this site could be intercepted or read by third parties. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. Any information sent through this site does not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential.
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And believe me, matters can be made much worse if, for example, he's associating with the wrong prisoners, smuggling in contraband or associating with guards. He'll be in with a much different population, and he needs to be sure he doesn't make life there worse. We have been attacked by drones, they have been delivering contraband into our institutions for the past few years.
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