28 C.F.R. § 551.80 Definition.
As used in this rule, manuscript means fiction, nonfiction, poetry, music and lyrics, drawings and cartoons, and other writings of a similar nature.
CFR Subpart H
CFR Subpart H
in effect28 C.F.R. § 551.81 Manuscript preparation.
An inmate may prepare a manuscript for private use or for publication while in custody without staff approval. The inmate may use only non-work time to prepare a manuscript.
28 C.F.R. § 551.82 Mailing inmate manuscripts.
An inmate may mail a manuscript as general correspondence, in accordance with part 540, subpart B of this chapter. An inmate may not circulate his manuscript within the institution.
28 C.F.R. § 551.83 Limitations on an inmate's accumulation of manuscript material.
The Warden may limit, for housekeeping, fire-prevention, or security reasons, the amount of accumulated inmate manuscript material.
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