Written policy and procedure shall govern the collection and distribution of mail and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
- (1) All outgoing mail shall be collected sealed from the inmate or from locked mail boxes by an employee at least once every day, except Sundays and postal holidays.
- (2) Incoming mail shall be distributed directly to the receiving inmate by an employee in accordance with an established schedule at least once every day except Sundays and postal holidays.
- (3) Outgoing mail shall be delivered to the Post Office and incoming mail shall be delivered to the inmates within 24 hours of collection or pick up.
- (4) A procedure for forwarding mail which cannot be delivered (transfers, escapees, etc.) shall be established.