life2thesequel
11-02-2003, 05:14 PM
MONTANA State Prison.,--from Keichii... Lifer in Montana
"Canteen is limited to $80.00 a week. Sometimes it comes on Wednesday and Friday and both of these days are $40.00 days or sometimes it only comes once a week which we are allowed to get the full $80.00 like on Thursdays. Men in the Max unit, Reception unit and the hole blocks are limited to what they can have. If you are in general population you may spend no more than $320.00 a month but you are only allowed to have no more than $80.00 in total canteen in your house at one time.
I spend on average about $80.00 or so a month but many others never see any canteen unless they are on the list for IWF.
The canteen is limited to what it sells in the way of clothing and you are limited as to what you are allowed to have as well.
Care packages are no longer allowed but it is up for review by the staff.
Books can be sent in from Barnes and Noble or Edward R Hamilton Booksellers. Family and friends can send in no more than 15 books and the inmate is allowed to have 15 different magazines from the outside but all material must not contain any nudity. Photos with see-through or thongs are allowed but no x-rated magazines or books. Books cannot contain pictures of nude statues or art work or babies in diapers or other nudity in children. These are allowed as often as the sender wishes to send them as long as they come from the bookstores mentioned or the publishers and not from the individual party."
"Appliances allowed:
1 color or black and white TV
2 storage containers and all the inmate's belongings have to fit in them. No more will be allowed.
1 bed lamp
1 typewriter
2 ribbons or correction ribbons
2 print wheels
1 watch
1 extension cord
1 headphone extension cord
1 headphone set
2 pairs shoes, any type allowed
2 thermal sets
2 grey gym shorts
9 pair socks
9 pair underwear (briefs, boxers, t-shirts)
2 sets sweats
1 ice chest or cooler
1 TV remote
1 AM/FM stereo
1 CD player
1 fan
1 hot pot
1 calculator
1 shaving kit
1 EQ
15 books
15 magazine subscriptions
Legal work
2 rings
2 religious medals on chains
2 feathers
1 medicine bag
1 cup
1 bowl
$80.00 in canteen items"
__________________
MASSACHUSETTS State Prison, from anonymous Lifer
"In the facility I'm in,......(niceties) NO
I could make canteen once a week,YES
Twice a month,__________________.
Once a month,__________________.
Average I spend on canteen at one time is $ THE MOST YOU CAN SPEND IS 50 DOLLARS PER WEEK. IF YOU HAVE IT
Does the canteen sell clothing? Shoes/ pants/coats? YES
Does the institution allow 'Vendor Boxes or Home Boxes or both? --Any information you know about them (weight, times in a year each can be had,...) NO
What appliances are allowed in personal property?
tv_YES
Walkman_YES
radio YES"
_________________________
New York State Prison (AFC) from 'Johnny'
In the facility I'm in,......(niceties)I could make canteen once a week,_________.Twice a month,_XXXXXXXXXXXX.
Average I spend on canteen at one time is $__15 TO 20. IF I GO ONCE A MONTH $40.
Does the canteen sell clothing? Shoes/ pants/coats? NO
Does the institution allow 'Vendor Boxes or Home Boxes or both? --Any information you know about them (weight, times in a year each can be had,...) HOME BOXES 35 LBS. A MONTH TOTAL FOOD. CLOTHES WITHIN REASON NOTHING OVER $50
What appliances are allowed in personal property?
tv NO, Walkman_YES_, __radio_YES___ , ___hairdryer_NO_____battery charger_NO_____
___________________________
PENNSLYVANIA State Prison (from SMViking, a Lifer)
I could make canteen once a week,___yes______.
Average I spend on canteen at one time is $____5.00________.
Does the canteen sell clothing? sweats & underwear only
Does the institution allow 'Vendor Boxes only
--Any information you know about them (weight, times in a year each can be had,...)depends on what is ordered
What appliances are allowed in personal property?tv__y___
Walkman__y____
radio____y___
______________________________
"Canteen is limited to $80.00 a week. Sometimes it comes on Wednesday and Friday and both of these days are $40.00 days or sometimes it only comes once a week which we are allowed to get the full $80.00 like on Thursdays. Men in the Max unit, Reception unit and the hole blocks are limited to what they can have. If you are in general population you may spend no more than $320.00 a month but you are only allowed to have no more than $80.00 in total canteen in your house at one time.
I spend on average about $80.00 or so a month but many others never see any canteen unless they are on the list for IWF.
The canteen is limited to what it sells in the way of clothing and you are limited as to what you are allowed to have as well.
Care packages are no longer allowed but it is up for review by the staff.
Books can be sent in from Barnes and Noble or Edward R Hamilton Booksellers. Family and friends can send in no more than 15 books and the inmate is allowed to have 15 different magazines from the outside but all material must not contain any nudity. Photos with see-through or thongs are allowed but no x-rated magazines or books. Books cannot contain pictures of nude statues or art work or babies in diapers or other nudity in children. These are allowed as often as the sender wishes to send them as long as they come from the bookstores mentioned or the publishers and not from the individual party."
"Appliances allowed:
1 color or black and white TV
2 storage containers and all the inmate's belongings have to fit in them. No more will be allowed.
1 bed lamp
1 typewriter
2 ribbons or correction ribbons
2 print wheels
1 watch
1 extension cord
1 headphone extension cord
1 headphone set
2 pairs shoes, any type allowed
2 thermal sets
2 grey gym shorts
9 pair socks
9 pair underwear (briefs, boxers, t-shirts)
2 sets sweats
1 ice chest or cooler
1 TV remote
1 AM/FM stereo
1 CD player
1 fan
1 hot pot
1 calculator
1 shaving kit
1 EQ
15 books
15 magazine subscriptions
Legal work
2 rings
2 religious medals on chains
2 feathers
1 medicine bag
1 cup
1 bowl
$80.00 in canteen items"
__________________
MASSACHUSETTS State Prison, from anonymous Lifer
"In the facility I'm in,......(niceties) NO
I could make canteen once a week,YES
Twice a month,__________________.
Once a month,__________________.
Average I spend on canteen at one time is $ THE MOST YOU CAN SPEND IS 50 DOLLARS PER WEEK. IF YOU HAVE IT
Does the canteen sell clothing? Shoes/ pants/coats? YES
Does the institution allow 'Vendor Boxes or Home Boxes or both? --Any information you know about them (weight, times in a year each can be had,...) NO
What appliances are allowed in personal property?
tv_YES
Walkman_YES
radio YES"
_________________________
New York State Prison (AFC) from 'Johnny'
In the facility I'm in,......(niceties)I could make canteen once a week,_________.Twice a month,_XXXXXXXXXXXX.
Average I spend on canteen at one time is $__15 TO 20. IF I GO ONCE A MONTH $40.
Does the canteen sell clothing? Shoes/ pants/coats? NO
Does the institution allow 'Vendor Boxes or Home Boxes or both? --Any information you know about them (weight, times in a year each can be had,...) HOME BOXES 35 LBS. A MONTH TOTAL FOOD. CLOTHES WITHIN REASON NOTHING OVER $50
What appliances are allowed in personal property?
tv NO, Walkman_YES_, __radio_YES___ , ___hairdryer_NO_____battery charger_NO_____
___________________________
PENNSLYVANIA State Prison (from SMViking, a Lifer)
I could make canteen once a week,___yes______.
Average I spend on canteen at one time is $____5.00________.
Does the canteen sell clothing? sweats & underwear only
Does the institution allow 'Vendor Boxes only
--Any information you know about them (weight, times in a year each can be had,...)depends on what is ordered
What appliances are allowed in personal property?tv__y___
Walkman__y____
radio____y___
______________________________