Mendota Mental Health Institute
Goodland Hall West
Maximum Security Units
CONTRABAND LIST FOR
MAXIMUM SECURITY VISITATION
The following items may not be brought in at visitation with maximum security patients.
Not Allowed
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Weapons (firearms, knives, explosives or facsimiles)
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Sharp items and potential weapons - including but not
limited to hacksaw blades, razor blades, scissors, etc.
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Any item made from glass
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Any metal item (without prior unit staff approval - call the
unit to check)
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Electronic surveillance devices
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Rope or electrical cords exceeding 6 feet in length
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Toxic substances - including cleaning supplies, laundry soap
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Cameras, tape recorders with external recording capacity,
turntables, records
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Flammables - including paints and paint thinner, lighter
fluids, lighters
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Matches
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Medications, both over-the-counter and prescription
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Extension cords, three-way plugs
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Alcohol, mouthwash or similar preparations with alcohol
content, materials for making alcohol, drugs, illegal substances or drug paraphernalia
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Belts exceeding 2" wide; belt buckles exceeding 3"
by 2" or weighing over 4 ounces
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Sexual products, appliances, or literature depicting (a)
sexual behavior with minors, (b) aggressive or coerced sexual behavior, (c)
sadomasochistic behavior
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Incense or candles
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Reading material that describes making of weapons,
explosives, or other devices which may be used in an escape
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Suspenders
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Batteries (except as given to unit staff directly)
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Excessive food (as defined by unit staff)
The following list summarizes unit-specific contraband
items
SATU
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Fans
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Stereos
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Radios
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Typewriters
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Tape players
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Musical instruments
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Cardboard boxes
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Wire
TRAC 1
PTU
MTU
The following should be given directly to unit staff
- Personal clothing
- Suitcases
- Jewelry
- Cash
- Gum
- Clay
Mendota
Mental Health Institute
301
Troy Drive, Madison, WI 53704
Phone:
(608) 301-1000 Fax:
(608) 301-1358
Last Revised:
October 24, 2008 |
