My boyfriend is in Millhaven Institution and was just assigned to Joyceville this week and will be transferred after some orientation, and whatever else has to take place. I am wondering if anyone knows exactly whats allowed in the personal property package that he can have sent once in his permanent institution. I know some things, but just checking if anyone has a complete list....

Thx!!

I dont have a complete list but i can tell u what i sent my guy at Bath. He has several pair of jeans. t-shirts and sweaters, 2 pair of shoes. A 13in TV, stereo, CD's(they have to be store bought, no burnt cd's) Playstation n games, some magazines. I send lots of razor blades n his razor, his watch (cant have digital). I think my man got a list of what he could n could not have and he let me know what to send. Hope this helps a bit n good luck everything :) .

Thanks!1! Any info helps so I can get a head start...

i'm just adding to the list already mentioned,

fan
clock radio
extension cord

why cant they be burned cds?

The best thing to do is contact the prison directly and ask them to fax/send you a current copy of what is allowed.
You can contact Visiting V/C, if they are not of help, ask for the phone number to the Chaplain.
Just notes, TV is 13" and always remember to send the cable - it doesn't come with the tv. Best to send a tv that has a head phone jack, some institutions require it. Inmates often move down in security to camps, and tv jacks will be required there.
Little things, like sweatbands, a watch, coffee mug, a fan - especially when summer hits - a fan is priceless. It moves the air in a cell big time, and has a soothing sound. Sony Playstation ONE only is allowed. Discman or walkman, battery recharger and rechargable batteries. Some half decent pens for writing.
Each prison has a limit to clothing, again best to contact the prison. Sunglasses!!!! Also, there is a $1500.00 limit to the value of clothing and contents, jewlery is separate. In winter - gloves, hat. Summer - shorts, t-shirts, running shoes.

Always make the value as low as possible, and remove any pricetags.

Okay so he sent me a list he got from another celly... It for a medium security institution... here it is

Electrical items
Electric Razor
Hair cutting kit
Desk fan (plastic only)
Power Bar
Oral irrigation appliance
Beard Moustache Trimmer
Hair Dryer (1600 watts only)
Reading Lamp - 60 watt max, no halogen lamps or weighted base
Electric Toothbrush

Audio-Visual Equipment
One piece stereo system (100W max)
Walkman CD player (non-recording)
Audio CD's or CD rom combined (no MP3's or burned cd's) - 40 only
10 Video Games for PS1 or other
TV converter
CD Cleaners (dry type)
2 Headphones (no wireless - 10' in length or less)
Games System - Gameboy, Playstation 1, Nintendo, or any

TV 14" CRT Type - with headphone jack
Coaxial cable (10' max)

Health Personal Care Items
3 Combs
10 disposable razors
2 nail clippers (toes and fingers)
2 sunglasses (non-mirrored only)
1 Blunt end cuticle scissors
2 Tweezers

Clothing
2 pairs of running shoes
2 pairs of sandals (flip flops)
2 pairs of slippers
4 Bandanas (non-gang related - red or blue)
1 Toque
1 pair of suspenders (ha! Lol)
12 T-shirts-muscle shirts (beaters)
3 Sweatshirts
2 Sweaters
10 pairs of socks
2 pairs of Winter gloves
4 sweat pants
4 shorts
10 underwear
3 Ball caps
1 pair of shoes (not runners)

Miscellaneous items
2 Tupperware (2 X 500 ml)
1 Footlocker
Mug (12 ounces-non ceramic)
Photo Album with pictures
CD Case (maximum of 40)
Assorted games and puzzles and books
8 Batteries (single or rechargeable and charger)
Combination lock for footlocker
Water bottle
Calculator
Toiletry
Picture frames (no-glass)

Jewelry
bracelet
earrings (small loops or studs)
Analogue watch
Eyebrow rings

any idea whatkind of toiletry?

My friend is also at Joyceville. His family just recently sent him the personal items he requested. He informs me it will take approx. 2 - 3 months before the items actually reach him! Is that true and why is that?