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Yes, the parcel will be opened and searched, if the content is allowed to possess the inmates will receive the content of the parcel.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?There are no set limitations.
Who is allowed to send them?Anyone is allowed to send the parcel, the procedure is however the same.
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?The Swedish Act on Imprisonment (Swedish Code of Statutes 2010:610) 5th Chapter, section 1, it is stated that a prisoner may receive and possess books, periodicals and newspapers, but not those that can (1) jeopardize good order or security, or (2) be assumed to counteract the treatment he or she is undertaking. Otherwise a prisoner may receive and possess the personal possessions that are justified having regard to the fact that it must be possible to undertake enforcement in a purposeful way.
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?No
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?No
Prisoner Correspondence Policy 2017 The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2011 as amended (Prison Rules) provide a right for prisoners to send and receive correspondence. The Rules also provide safeguards to prevent interference with correspondence with additional safeguards for correspondence from certain bodies or organisations. SPS is required to have a standardised procedure for establishments to ensure that all incoming & outgoing mail is processed effectively and securely, within acceptable time frames, and delivered to the correct individual, in accordance with Prison Rules 55 – 57 concerning prisoner correspondence. The aim of this policy is to establish the principles and practices that are core to the management of prisoner correspondence in order for staff to execute their responsibilities: lawfully; with authority; and with confidence to ensure that an individual’s correspondence is managed appropriately. The purpose of this policy is to enable the legitimate transmission of prisoners’ correspondence. Prisoners have the right to send and receive correspondence. • The ability to correspond is key to exercising rights and facilitating family contact. • The mail system will ensure that the rights of individuals, as provided by the prison rules, are respected whilst minimising the risks to security and good order through abuse of the mail system. • The number of staff involved in the daily management process should be kept to a minimum. • Every establishment has an identified Designated Secure Area (DSA) for mail processing. In pursuit of the policy aim there are four key aspects which inform the standardised methodology applicable to all establishments. This is to ensure a consistent and lawful approach to the management of prisoners’ correspondence as well as compliance with the Prison Rules which respects the rights of prisoners under Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights. The 4 key aspects are: 1. Identification of the Mail; 2. Sorting of the Mail; 3. Management Handling of the Mail; and 4. Assurance of the Mail Process. The formulation of guidance in relation to these 4 aspects will support staff in the delivery of this policy by establishing the key components of the process and the requirements of each element. Staff must fully understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to the part they play in the mail process and the importance of properly identifying the type of correspondence. In particular the difference in the status of Confidential Correspondence and non-Confidential Correspondence and the actions they must take as a result of this distinction. The key aspects contributing to the success of this aspect are: o Education and understanding of all staff in their roles and responsibilities; o The application of their knowledge and skill to this process; and o Staff demonstrate confidence in the decisions they take in the management of correspondence. The initial security scanning of mail deliveries must take place at the front of house. It is essential the primary sorting/separation, identification and recording of items is allocated the necessary and appropriate space, time and resources. The key elements contributing to the success of this are: o The provision of a safe, secure, designated area for sort to take place; and o Staff conducting the primary sort are unencumbered by the performance of any other duty in this designated area which is away from any interruptions. Standard Operating Procedures will support Governors to deliver a consistent, standardised management process to deal with any issue establishments may encounter (i.e. unidentified items, damaged mail and suspicious content) with a robust contingency response which satisfies statutory requirements. The key elements contributing to the success of this aspect are: o The critical sorting, identification and recording processes are the core responsibility of a dedicated post; o A secondary check of the initial sort is undertaken for all mail; and o Apart from exceptional circumstances, this approach is conducted under a 6 day-per week, Monday-Saturday inclusive, standardised process. The underpinning aim of the mail journey described from point of delivery in an establishment to the intended recipient is to ensure that the items arrive at their destination safely in accordance with legal requirements. In doing so, the SPS must be able to demonstrate and crucially evidence, it has employed all reasonable steps to achieve this outcome. The key elements contributing to the success of this aspect are: o Establishments evidence their adoption of the SPS national Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s); o Primary and secondary assurance of adherence to the policy, guidance and SOPs; o Staff exhibit trust and confidence in the screening and security processes to provide a high probability of intercepting contraband.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?See Q1
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?See Q3
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?See Q3
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?See Q3
Yes, parcels can be left into the prison by family/friends, who are registered as visitors, for onward transmission to the prisoner. Access to personal property and receipt of packages and parcels by prisoners is an earned privilege. Prisoners nominate persons who they wish to be included on their visitor panel however it is at the discretion of the prison Governor as to who enters or has access to the prison.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?There are no prescribed limits but normally weekly.
Who is allowed to send them?Persons named on the prisoner's Visitor List (see above).
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?Prohibited articles include: foodstuffs, drugs, alcohol, mobile phones and devises classified as contraband. Excess amounts of any property. Our prison rules require Governors to maintain lists of prohibited articles and these are not permitted entry. Cash lodgements are also permitted within limits.
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?As above we allow packages in normal circumstances for all prisoners, subject to and at the discretion of the prison Governor.
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?No. Prisoners have access to internal shops to purchase some specified food/personal items, not normally supplied by the prison. Persons outside the prison cannot order and or request such items to be delivered to prisoners. Note any letter, package or communication can be opened and examined by the prison authorities unless otherwise specified under Rule 45 (2) of Prison Rules 2007
Every prison in England and Wales operates an Incentives and Earned Privileges (IEP) scheme, which must be compliant with the national policy framework. It is through IEP that prisoners can earn access to a range of privileges (e.g. the opportunity to have a greater variety of items in-cell; access to in-cell television; additional social visits; the ability to wear own clothes). The current national policy framework (PSI 30/2013) came into effect on 1 November 2013 and applies to prisoners aged 18 and over. To ensure that the IEP scheme is not undermined, the general presumption is that items are not sent in by friends or family unless there are exceptional circumstances. Prison Governors have discretion to determine what constitutes exceptional circumstances; this could include for example, stamped-addressed envelopes so as to facilitate a prisoner’s ability to communicate or where there is a need to replace clothing due to restricted access to laundry facilities. This restriction does not apply to books. Friends and family can send or hand in books to prisoners. Parcels of books are subject to full security checks before being passed to prisoners. Under the IEP framework, the standardised facilities list identifies and limits the items of property that prisoners can retain in their cells, subject to their IEP level. The list is available for each Governor to select from, as considered suitable for the specific population, the physical fabric and the regime of the prison. Unconvicted prisoners are not subject to the same one-off parcel restriction that applies to convicted prisoners. Prison Rule 23 provides for unconvicted prisoners to have sufficient clean clothing sent in to them from outside the prison (whether through visits, by post or other means). The current IEP policy framework is being reviewed as part of on-going prison reform and we are looking at how we can provide greater freedoms to Governors on matters such as items that are sent into prison. Information on the IEP policy framework – PSI 30/2013 - is accessible via the following link - http://www.justice.gov.uk/offenders/psis/prison-service-instructions-2013.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?As above
Who is allowed to send them?As above
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?As above
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?As above
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?Where families and friends choose to send books directly into prison via a retailer, this must be via a company approved for this purpose by the Ministry of Justice. There are six retailers who can send books directly into prison on behalf of the friend or family member; these are Blackwell’s, Foyles, Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights, Waterstones , WH Smith, Wordery.
Yes.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?Not limited.
Who is allowed to send them?Anyone.
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?A prisoner has the right to possess a reasonable number of private utility items, which do not cause harm to the cleanliness, order, or security of the prison. All hygiene and cosmetics products, foodstuffs as well as tobacco products and supplies must be purchased from the commissary or otherwise via the prison. Prisoners are denied possession of items and substances that endanger personal safety. These include firearms, edged weapons, explosives, gas sprays, aerosol products and toxins; chemicals that may be used to manufacture explosives, such as hair dyes containing hydrogen peroxide or lithium batteries. They also include, e.g., scissors with sharp tips as well as hypodermic needles and syringes not given to the prisoner by the prison's health care personnel. Prisoners are not allowed to have in their possession objects or substances that are particularly suitable for damaging property. These include, for instance, tools suited for demolishing property. Prisoners may not have in their possession objects or substances that cause specific harm to the public order of the prison. Such objects or substances causing specific harm include: 1) Devices suited for saving information. Such devices include, e.g., computers, cameras, video cameras, MP3 players and some game consoles. Devices containing a hard disk and separate memory devices are prohibited. 2) Devices that enable electronic communications. Such devices include, e.g., mobile phones and accessories such as chargers, radiotelephones and some game consoles. Prohibited items also include objects used for establishing an electronic connection, such as SIM cards and USB modems as well as satellite dishes and individual antennae. Items used in conjunction with devices used for electronic communications are also prohibited. 3) Devices suited for listening and monitoring radio traffic of public authorities or other surveillance of activities of public authorities. Such items include, e.g., radiotelephones, motion sensors, radio traffic indicators and headphones operated by radio waves. Prohibited items also include binoculars and other optical devices suitable for surveillance. 4) Substances and objects that cause harm to health or cleanliness or the risk of fire. These include tattooing and piercing instruments, animals and candles. 5) Objects that otherwise endanger the public order of the prison. Such items include, e.g., replica guns, combat and escape devices, and objects equipped with the insignia of criminal organisations and groups. Prisoners are not allowed to have objects or substances in their possession that are used, or there is justified reason to suspect that they will be used, as means of committing a crime. Prisoners must not possess, alcohol, any other intoxicating substances, doping substances, or objects intended for using or handling a narcotic substance. Prisoners may not have pharmaceuticals in their possession without the permission of a physician or nurse of the prison healthcare services.
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?No.
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?No. (Instead the prisoner's family can transfer money directly to the prisoner by using the prisoner's personal IBAN account number. The prisoner can himself/herself purchase items from the prison commissary. Prisoners can visit the commissary on a weekly basis, in accordance with their ward's weekly program. Prisoners who are unable to visit the commissary can make their purchases by means of lists. Purchases according to the lists are delivered to prisoners by the finance manager via prison officers. It is recommended that instead of sending packages the prisoners would be remembered by monetary contributions.)
In Estonian prisons only persons in custody are allowed to receive packages and parcels. Convicted offender who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a prison are not allowed to receive packages. Receiving all possible packages outside from the prison is a threat to prison security.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?It is not assigned to a particular frequency how often the pre-trial inmates can receive packages.
Who is allowed to send them?It is not assigned specific groups or persons who cannot send packages. Therefore anyone can send a package to a pre-trial inmate.
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?The list of goods sent to the pre-trial inmate includes a reasonable amount of things needed in prison for everyday life. Pre-trial inmate can receive the following items: 1) Clothes and shoes 2) Nail cutter and comb 3) Stationery, including paper, writing equipment, envelopes, stamps, postcards 4) Books, periodicals, Acts 5) Religious symbols 6) Photos 7) Glasses by doctor permission, except sunglasses The prison service shall examine the content of a package before it is handed over to a person in custody in the presence of the person. The prison service has the right to seize items contained in a package the holding of which is prohibited in the prison by the internal rules of the prison or which may endanger the conduct of the criminal proceedings, and not hand over such items to the person in custody.
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?There are no such specific cases where persons who are not allowed to receive a package, still receive it.
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?It is not possible to assemble a package by respective authorities, because we do not have a such platform/webshop or opportunity where eligible contact person can assemble such packages and send them to inmates.
According to The Law on the Enforcement of Prison Sentences and other bylaws, prisoner has a right to receive package/parcel with allowed things/objects one time monthly, from members of his/her family (or from other persons with governor's approval)
If yes, how frequently can they do so?Prisoner has a right to receive package/parcel one time each month. But in addition to their rights, prisoners can also achieve some benefits, including the possibility to receive more packages/parcels. This is regulated by bylaws (Regulation on Prisoners' Benefits and House Rules of the priosn/penitentiary). According to this, prisoner can additionally receive package/parcel up to 7 kilos, one time monthly in closed regime, two times monthly in semi-opened regime and three times monthly in open regime.
Who is allowed to send them?Members of prisoner's family (and other persons with prison director's approval).
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?Package/parcel must have the list of its contents. Each package/parcel is opened and checked by authorized official person, in front of the prisoner. Package/parcel can contain: underwear, clothing, shoes, a belt, shaving equipment which does not jeopardize safety, bedding, a wallet, a notebook, a wedding ring, a watch, a pencil, a pipe, cigarettes, tobacco, a lighter, books, photographs, battery powered radio receiver and other things for personal use and hygiene. Items are additionally added to this list according to the House Rules of each prison/penitentiary (depending on the regime of the prison/penitentiary). Package/parcel can’t contain any illegal object or object which might jeopardize safety and security, or alimentary items (food and beverages).
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?All prisoners are allowed to receive package/parcel according to the Law (as a right and additionally as a benefit), but there are no special occasions which would allow expanding frequency of receiving packages/parcels and their weight. Prison director can temporarily withhold reception of packages/parcels because of health reasons, or security issues, but prisoner must be informed about the reasons and he/she has a right to complain to the enforcement judge
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?There is no possibility of virtual purchase in Croatian Prison system
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Prisoners in Georgia are allowed to receive packages/parcels from close relatives. Also with the permission of penitentiary administration, prisoners are allowed to receive packages/parcels from other persons. This right is guaranteed by the Code of Imprisonment, as well as by the statute of the penitentiary facilities.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?Prisoners have the right to receive the packages/parcels with unlimited frequency. This right might be restricted for six months as a disciplinary sanction. It should be considered that the maximum weight of the parcels should not exceed 40 kg per month.
Who is allowed to send them?A close relative is allowed to send a parcel/package to a prisoner. With the permission of the Director of the penitentiary establishment, prisoners may receive parcels/packages from other persons. Penitentiary establishment receives parcels only from an adult person or by post.
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?The items that are allowed to be sent in packages are defined by the statute of the penitentiary facilities. • Food: All kinds of fruit except for berries, grapes, melon and watermelon (must not exceed 5 kg at a time); • Factory processed honey without glass container (must not exceed 3 kg at a time) • Food products that are permitted to be sent to pre-trial/convicted juveniles, life sentenced inmates, inmates working in the maintenance, inmates suffering from TB, diabetes and other somatic diseases: cucumber not to exceed 2 kg, cheese not to exceed 1 kg, cooked beef slices not to exceed 2 kg, cooked chicken breast slices not to exceed 1 kg, sliced cheese-filled bread (two), sliced bean-filled bread (2). • Beverages (factory sealed mineral water and non-alcoholic aerated colorless beverages) not to exceed 5 liters at a time. • Seasonal clothing: dark colored long pants (except for shorts) not to exceed three pairs, a jacket without lining (except for fur, puffer and leather), seasonal t-shirt and sweater (without hood) not to exceed four at a time, woven beanie without a cap (not to exceed two at a time), shirt (not two exceed two at a time), seasonal flat shoes without laces (slippers, canvas shoes, sneakers) not to exceed two pairs at a time). • Sports clothing (without hood and lining) not to exceed two sets at a time. • Bedding sets as determined by the sample (bed spread, pillow case, blanket case in light colors) not to exceed one set at a time. • Undergarments and socks (seasonal) not to exceed 8 pairs at a time. • Towel not two exceed two at a time (light in color, size not to exceed 70/40 cm), handkerchief not two exceed two pairs at a time. • Toothbrush, cotton pads and non-metal comb, not two exceed two pieces at a time. • Reading glasses (non-precious metal or plastic frames) not to exceed two pairs at a time. • Notebook (notepad) – not to exceed one at a time (permissible size up to 21/31 cm). • Non-metal pencil and plastic ball pen not to exceed 5 at a time. • Books (the size of the book must be up to 21/30 cm). Convicted inmates are allowed to have up to 3 books at a time, except for the books with the following contents that are not permitted in prisons: • Pornography, construction manual; firearms and explosives manuals; literature that contains racist, religious and ethnic hatred. • Photograph (size up to 9/13 cm) not to exceed two at a time. • Wooden cross and non-metal religious items not two exceed to pieces. • Prisoners with physical disabilities are permitted to have crutches, wood canes (walking sticks), prosthesis, wheelchair (with the permission of the doctor).
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?Prisoners have the right to receive any parcels and packages in all type of correctional facilities if no restrictions apply due to disciplinary imprisonment
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?At this stage, there is no option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform. Though, the Ministry of Corrections plans to introduce the service in near future.
Yes.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?Inmates are allowed to receive 12 packages or parcels per year. The normative acts do not note how many packages or parcels detainees are allowed to receive. Those sentenced with short-term imprisonment are allowed to receive one package or parcel per month or one package or parcel during their imprisonment if it is shorter than a month. Inmates in open prisons are allowed to receive unlimited number of packages or parcels.
Who is allowed to send them?Anyone can send packages and parcels to prisoners.
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?Inmates in their packages and parcels are allowed to receive only non–food items. In closed prisons, partially closed prisons and correctional institutions for juveniles, inmates who are allowed to wear personal clothing can receive it in packages and parcels. Newspapers, magazines and normative acts are not counted as packages and parcels. According with Cabinet Regulation No.423, adopted 30 May 2006 "Internal regulations of imprisonment place", Annex 11, which notes the items that are allowed for inmates to receive in packages and parcels: 1. Plate, bowl, cup and spoon. 2. Season appropriate clothing, headdress and footwear. 3. Underwear, socks, gloves (one pair), towel and handkerchief. 4. Inside and sport slippers/sneakers (one pair each). 5. Items of personal hygiene: toilet and household soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb, soap dish, mirror (no bigger than 20 x 30 cm), cloth and shoe brush, shoe cream, thread, sowing needle, face and hand creams, as well as: 5.1. For women: decorative cosmetic (not containing alcohol), items of personal hygiene, hair styling supplies and manicure supplies; 5.2. For men: before and after shaving cream, cassette, mechanical or electrical beard shaving device and manicure scissors. 6. Non–tinted optical glasses, contact lenses, denture; with the permission of the prison doctor – medical items and medicine for emergency medical assistance. 7. Writing paper, notepads, pencils, pens, envelopes, postmarks, newspapers, magazines, books (except literature about Martial Arts, weapons, pornography). 8. Factory made electrical water heating appliances, electrical extension cord and batteries. 9. Table clock and wristwatch. 10. With the permission of the Head of prison: 10.1. Miniature TV (screen size no more than 50 cm in diagonal), videogames attachable to the TV, radio; 10.2. Miniature refrigerator; 10.3. Musical instruments and their supplies; 10.4. Materials and instruments for creating artistic and decorative art; 10.5. Religious items. Detainees in their packages and parcels are allowed to receive only non–food items. According with Cabinet Regulation No.800, adopted 27 November 2007 "Internal regulations of investigation prison", Annex 10, which notes the items that are allowed for detainees in their packages and parcels: 1. Plate, bowl, cup and spoon. 2. Season appropriate clothing, headdress and footwear. 3. Underwear, socks (two pairs), gloves (one pair), towels (two pieces, no bigger than 50 x 100 cm) and handkerchief (three pieces). 4. Inside and sport slippers/sneakers (one pair each). 5. Items of personal hygiene and items necessary in everyday life: toilet and household soap, toothbrush, washcloth/luffa, brush/comb, soap dish, mirror (no bigger than 20 x 30 cm), cloth and shoe brush, thread, sowing needles, as well as: 5.1. For women: decorative cosmetic (not containing alcohol), items of personal hygiene, hair styling supplies and manicure supplies; 5.2. For men: cassette, mechanical or electrical beard shaving device, before and after shaving cream and manicure scissors. 6. Non–tinted optical glasses, contact lenses, denture; with the permission of the prison doctor – medical items and medicine for seizure relief. 7. Writing paper, notepads (five), pencils, pens, envelopes, postmarks, newspapers, magazines, books (except literature about Martial Arts, weapons, pornography), exercise notebooks and books. 8. Factory made electrical water heating appliance that turns off automatically, electrical extension cord (one) and batteries. 9. Table clock and wristwatch. 10. Miniature TV (screen size no more than 50 cm in diagonal), videogames attachable to the TV, radio; 11. Miniature refrigerator; 12. With the permission of the Head of prison: 12.1. Musical instruments; 12.2. Materials and instruments for creating artistic and decorative art; 12.3. Religious items. The items noted in Section 5 of this Annex are allowed in packages and parcels only one time – after the admission in investigation prison. Inmates that are involved in addiction reduction programmes in packages and parcels can receive only educational materials, if the inmate is acquiring education.
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?No.
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?No.
Yes. The topic of mail to and from inmates is regulated through section 30 of the Execution of Sentences Act.
If yes, how frequently can they do so?There are no limits concerning how frequently inmates can receive packages. However, the regulations to the Execution of Sentences Act section 3-19 says that the local level may make further provisions concerning what objects and the number of objects that it is permissible to bring into an inmate’s cell. The same applies to objects that inmates wish to keep stored in the prison.
Who is allowed to send them?There are no restrictions on who is allowed to send packages to inmates.
What articles can and cannot be included in these packages?According to the Norwegian Execution of Sentences Act section 26 the Correctional Services may in the interests of peace, order and security make provisions concerning what objects the inmates may be permitted to take into prison. Furthermore, section 30 of the act states that the Correctional Service may refuse to deliver or send a postal item to or from inmates if the said item contains information concerning planning or committing a criminal act, evasion of execution of the sentence, or acts that will disturb peace, order and security. The prison Governor is responsible for drawing up a list of which items that are allowed to bring into the prison.
Are there any special occasions during which accepting packages is allowed even for prisoners who would otherwise be forbidden from retrieving such mails?All inmates are allowed to receive mail according to the Execution of Sentences Act section 30. However, the Correctional Services shall check mail sent to and by inmates in a department with an especially high security level before it is delivered or posted. Mail to and from inmates in a prison with a high security level shall be checked, but such checking may be omitted unless security reasons contraindicate this. Mail to and from inmates in a prison with a lower level of security or in a prison/halfway house shall be checked if it appears necessary for security reasons.
Is there an option for eligible contact persons to access a dedicated online platform (webshops, online stores) to ask the respective authorities to assemble such packages and then have them forward it to the prisoner (virtual purchases)?If you are asking if the Norwegian Correctional Service has its own online platform where packages can be assembled, the answer is no. However, the Correctional Service has allowed inmates access to certain web shops where they can buy certain items