Property of Escapees or Deceased Inmates

(1) Upon discovery of the escape or death of an inmate, the officer in charge of the area in which the inmate was housed shall secure the living quarters. All property within the inmate's living quarters shall be forwarded as soon as possible to the Property Officer, who shall list the items on the inmate's inventory in IMS and store them in the property storage area. (2) Where an escapee is returned to the care and custody of the Department within one year from the date of escape, approved property shall be transferred as soon as practicable to the institution where the inmate is incarcerated. Property not authorized for retention at the institution shall be disposed of in accordance with 103 CMR 403.15. If the inmate is on escape for a period of more than one year, the Department may dispose of the inmate's property in accordance with 103 CMR 403.20.