12 CAR § 50-1005 – Written policy required for privileged detainee correspondence

(a) The chief executive shall establish a written policy to provide for detainees to send and receive sealed letters to and from:
1. (1) Courts;
2. (2) Officials of the confining authority;
3. (3) Attorneys;
4. (4) Government officials; and
5. (5) Parole or probation authorities.
(b) Letters to and from such persons or agencies are privileged and may be opened for contraband inspection only.
(c) Privileged letters shall not be read or censored.
(d) Any inspection for contraband must occur in the presence of the detainee to whom the letter is addressed.