Forwarding Mail

(1) Mail received for an inmate who has been transferred or released from the institution where the mail is received shall be forwarded promptly, whenever possible, or returned to the sender. (2) Change of address cards shall be readily available at each institution for issue to inmates, upon request, who are scheduled for transfer or release from the institution. Inmates shall be responsible for notifying their correspondents and the publishers of their subscriptions of any change of address. (3) Mail for inmates who are on escape status shall have their mail marked "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office. Where appropriate, return may be delayed until such time as appropriate law enforcement officials are notified.