Policy Glossary

Nuisance Contraband

Any item which may be authorized or at one time was authorized to be in an offender's possession which is now prohibited due to excessive quantities that present a safety or health hazard or is considered to be a housekeeping issue. Examples of Nuisance Contraband include, but are not limited to: Items accumulated for the purpose of bartering, excessive newspapers, magazines, letters of other paperwork, or excessive amounts of food items.