Q5: What are the regulations for sending parcels?
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- Regulations on application for sending parcels:
- The inmate should first fill in an application form for sending objects, specifying the name and quantity of objects. The Guard and Control Section will issue a plum blossom label along with a duplicate copy of the application form to the inmate (the original copy will be kept in file), which will then be sent by the inmate to designated family members.
- )Items listed in inmates' applications for sending parcels are limited to the items on the List of Objects Allowed. The name, dimensions, purpose and quantity of objects must be specified on the application form; do not write non-specific quantities such as "set" and "case" to speed up the inspection process when parcels are received.
- When family members send parcels, they must specify the sender's name and address and the recipient's name, number and address, and stick the plum blossom label on the side of the parcel for identification; if any of the abovementioned information is unclear or of the parcel does not have a plum blossom label, the mail room will return the parcel to the sender.
- The parcel should be sent to this prison within 1 month (30 days) after the duplicate copy of the application form and plum blossom label are issued (based on the date of the Guard and Control Section's seal); any parcel sent after this time period will be rejected. If an application is not used within the time period, the inmate should write a report to cancel the application before reapplying to send in a parcel.
- Types and limitations of objects:
- Objects sent should be articles for daily use, keeping warm, cleaning and stationary; lotions, cosmetics, skincare products, volatile objects and drugs are prohibited. The color of clothing for keeping warm may not be the same color as controller uniforms (blue); clothing may not be in the form of jackets, vest, coat, pajamas, robe, leatherwear or wool knitted; clothes must not have buttons, zipper and pockets. If clothes have any strings, they will be pulled out and disposed of before the clothes can be collected by the inmate.
- Gifts attached to objects sent in that were not in the list of objects during application may not be collected by the inmate. Objects that may not be collected should be sent back at the inmate's expense or voluntarily destroyed.
- For special circumstances objects may be sent after being reported and approved, but are still limited to objects of daily use.
- Inmates who wish to receive books or magazines should apply according to regulations for parcels, limited to 3 books or magazines each time; contents must not hinder prison discipline or prevent improvement of the inmate's condition.
- )If inmates wish to directly purchase or subscribe books or magazines from the publisher, the inmate should submit a written report along with the subscription form (specifying the publisher's name, book name and period of subscription); when approved the Guard and Control Section will handle subsequent matters. Any books or magazines sent without approval will be rejected; books or magazines that cannot be rejected will be destroyed.
- The name and quantity of objects allowed are as shown in the table below.
Object name | Quantity | Explanation |
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Bedding |
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Stationary |
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Washing Supplies |
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Articles for daily use |
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