Whats allowed in RIKERS?

[SummerSpark]

ok so my daughter's father was remanded after his like MILLIONTH screw up while on probation..so now hes in the AMKC on Rikers for 60 days. Im gonna send him a package but i can't seem to get a straight answer on what he is allowed...like i know paper back books, paper, stamps...

but like what color clothing is NOT PERMITTED?? I know he's allowed like 4 shirts, 4 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of underwear, pants/shorts and whatever...but i keep getting different answers as to whether certain colors are permitted or not!!! I do NOT have the money to be sending and returning packages and making trips to and from the jail.......i live ALL THE WAY OUT BY exit 62 on the LIE.

PLEASE, if ANYONE can help me with this it'd be GREATLY appreciated. I mean yeah i am SO BEYOND PISSED OFF at him, and im so fed up with the lying,stealing, and CONSTANT heroin use...for gods sake he just HAD to freakin relapse right before our daughters 3rd birthday...he missed xmas, thanksgiving, fathers day of last year...new years of this year...all cause of heroin (he was upstate in a rehab) he JUST got out this March and now this *sigh* but as mad as i am i understand how HORRIFIC county jail is (back in 03 i did 11 and a half months in Nassua county jail but have never been back and have been in recovery for over 5 years now)....especially when you have nothing. I put over $100 in his commisary...but he needs CLOTHES, so PLEASE...someone let me know what i can send. Thanks!

[DannysFM]

Hi. My son is in EMTC. Before he was sentenced, I could bring in clothes for him, but only white or gray or beige. After he got sentenced, I could only bring him underclothes, and only white or gray. Hope this helps.

[tsears1]

My boyfriend is at Rikers. Only white and grey. nothing with any pockets. no hoods. nothing with metal or strings on it. just think of it this way, anything you could do something clever with, make sure its not on there. Even if it is allowed, its just not worth the chance of you wasting your money. For example when I sent sweatpants I had to cut out the grommets and take out the drawstring.

If I am not mistaken underwear can be whatever color, however I always stick with white or grey to be safe.

No words or graphics. Solid only.

Toiletries absolutely not. They have to by them from commissary. Stamps have to be on the envelopes when you send them. I believe this is a new policy but they made me do it last week. Below I've copies and pasted the permissible and non-permissible items directly from the NYC DOCS website. I hope this helps and good luck with everything.



Permissible items must be brought in an open shopping bag or mailed. Packages cannot exceed fifteen pounds (15 lbs.) and shall be less than twenty-four inches (24") wide, twelve inches (12") high, and twenty-four inches (24") deep.

All items will be thoroughly searched for contraband. Anyone bringing contraband into the facilities will be arrested and prosecuted.

· Toiletries and food items are prohibited. They must be purchased by the inmate in the commissary.
· Cash for inmate fund accounts is no longer being accepted by mail. Only money orders and cashier checks will be accepted by mail.
· NO clothing, footwear or accessory is permitted in the colors of red, yellow, and light blue.

The following is a list of the ONLY items that may be brought in for an inmate or sent by mail.

Personal Items

1. *One Coat (Non-uniform, No Blue or Camouflage, No leather, “Carhart” “Dickies” or Bubble Coats, etc.)
2. *One Suit Jacket (Non-Uniform, No Blue or Camouflage, No leather or “Carhart’).
3. *One Pair of Gloves (For outdoor cold weather, October-April). No work or leather gloves, knit type only.
4. *One Hat/Cap (Non-uniform, no stocking type caps).
5. *One Raincoat (Non-Uniform or reversible, no black, no camouflage and no hoods).
6. ** One pair of Shoes or Sneakers, (No hollow chambers or platform soles, Converse All-Stars high tops, New Balance, Nike or Adidas sneakers or boots, to be used for on-trial court appearances or a significant family event. Shoes cannot have metal supports/shoe shanks).
7. ** Two sets of shoelaces to be used for on-trial court appearance or a significant family event.
8. Four sets of underclothing (In accordance with the inmate’s sex unless otherwise approved by medical).
9. Four pairs of socks.
10. Four pairs of Stockings, Panty hose, Knee-hi’s (Combination) - (female only).
11. Two pairs of pajamas (men).
12. Two nightgowns or two pairs of pajamas (female only).
13. One bathrobe.
14. One Housecoat (female only).
15. *Two sweaters/sweatshirts (combination) (sweatshirts - no hoods or pockets).
16. *Two pairs of Shorts or Cut-off Long Pants.
17. *Four pairs of pants (Non-uniform, no dark blue or camouflage).
18. *Four shirts/blouses (Non-uniform, no white, dark blue or camouflage).
19. *Four dresses (female only).
20. *Four skirts (female only).
21. *One Belt (Maximum 1 ½” wide, buckle maximum 2 ¼ “ x 2”, Non-elastic).
22. *One tie (No black) (male only) (Not allowed for inmates housed in mental health observation).
23. Two handkerchiefs (white only).
24. Two scrunchies (ponytail holder).

*Items marked with an asterisk (*) are not allowed for any sentenced inmate unless he/she is scheduled for court or is going to attend a significant family event.

** Inmates are not permitted to wear personal footwear, except for scheduled on-trial court appearances or significant family events. Upon admission, all inmates are issued one pair of Department issued footwear. All inmates are allowed to have one (1) pair of personal footwear in their property, which will only be re-issued for scheduled on-trial court appearances or significant family events.

Printed Material

There is no restriction upon incoming or outgoing prisoner correspondence based upon either the amount of correspondence sent or received, or the language in which correspondence is written. There is no limit on the amount of legal material and law books or legal publications an inmate may receive provided that, as stated above, no package may exceed fifteen pounds (15 lbs.) and each package must be less than twenty-four inches (24") wide, twelve inches (12") high, and twenty-four inches (24") deep. Inmates may receive one cubic foot (12 inches X 12 inches X 12 inches) of non-legal printed materials, including soft and hardcover books, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, advertisements and other printed articles, in any combination.

Jewelry

Although we discourage inmates from receiving and possessing jewelry, inmates may receive the following items of jewelry.

· One (1) watch (date and time functions only - maximum value $50)
· One (1) wedding band (no stones or protrusions - maximum value $150)
· One (1) religious medal (no stones, pins, or protrusions) if worn around neck, a thin chain no longer than 26 inches may be worn (maximum value $50)

Miscellaneous
· One (1) calendar
· Six (6) pencils (No erasers, no metal parts)
· Six (6) charcoal sketch pencils
· Two (2) erasers (gum, rubber, or ink)
· Three (3) composition books
· Six (6) pads
· One (1) pack of writing paper
· Ten (10) envelopes
· One (1) ruler (No metal or metal edge)
· One (1) portfolio (legal size, cardboard only)
· One (1) pair of Prescription eyeglasses

Inmates may not possess or receive photographs that include pictures of themselves. Polaroid photographs are prohibited.