Disposition of inmate's personal effects

A correctional facility official shall mail to the destination of the inmate's choice, at the expense of the inmate, all effects, except money, in possession of each inmate when committed to the correctional facility. Money shall be deposited in the inmate's personal institutional account. Source: SDC 1939, § 13.4721; SL 1981, ch 193, § 3; SL 1989, ch 20, § 86; SL 2023, ch 82, § 65.