1. (a) All privileged mail shall be completely confidential and shall be clearly marked “Privileged” on the address side of the envelope.
2. (b) Outgoing privileged mail shall be handled without interference, inspection, reading, or opening.
3. (c) Privileged mail or correspondence shall leave the possession of the resident sealed and shall be delivered sealed.
4. (d) Incoming privileged mail shall be opened and inspected for contraband only in the presence of the resident.
5. (e) When the author of either inbound or outbound mail is in doubt, such items shall be brought to the attention of the department’s investigations bureau prior to delivery.
6. (f) Mail addressed to an individual indicated as privileged shall not be opened for inspection except in the resident’s presence.
7. (g) Residents may seal correspondences addressed to individuals who are classified as privileged before depositing the mail in an approved collection box.

8. (h) The following shall be the complete list of agencies or individuals classified as privileged:

   1. (1) President of the United States, Washington DC;
   2. (2) Vice President of the United States, Washington DC;
   3. (3) Members of Congress addressed to appropriate office;
   4. (4) The Attorney General of the United States and regional offices of the Attorney General;
   5. (5) Federal or state courts;
   6. (6) The governor and council of the State of New Hampshire, State House, Concord, NH 03301;
   7. (7) The Attorney General of the State of New Hampshire, 33 Capitol St, Concord, NH 03301;
   8. (8) Commissioner of the NHDOC;
   9. (9) Wardens or directors of the NHDOC;
   10. (10) Members of the state parole board;
   11. (11) Members of the New Hampshire general court, at the state house or legislative office building;
   12. (12) County Attorneys;
   13. (13) Doctors and medical staff of the NHDOC;
   14. (14) Doctors and medical staff not on the staff of the NHDOC; and
   15. (15) Law Enforcement Agencies.

9. (i) The following correspondence shall not require postage:

   1. (1) Federal or State courts;
   2. (2) The governor and council of the State of New Hampshire;
   3. (3) The attorney general of the State of New Hampshire;
   4. (4) Members of the New Hampshire general court;
   5. (5) Members of the New Hampshire parole board; and
   6. (6) Staff members of the NHDOC.

Source. (See Revision Notes #1, #2, and #4 at chapter heading for Cor 300) #13154, eff 1-5-21