Missouri Laws 217.275 – Carrying letters or writings without authorization prohibited, penalty
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1. Only those persons designated to do so by the chief administrative officer of a correctional center shall bring into or carry out of any correctional center under the control of the department any letter, writing, or thing of value to or from any offender.
2. Anyone who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 217.275
- Chief administrative officer: the institutional head of any correctional facility or his or her designee. See Missouri Laws 217.010
- Correctional center: any premises or institution where incarceration, evaluation, care, treatment, or rehabilitation is provided to persons who are under the department's authority. See Missouri Laws 217.010
- Department: the department of corrections of the state of Missouri. See Missouri Laws 217.010
- Offender: a person under supervision or an inmate in the custody of the department. See Missouri Laws 217.010