Bringing something into a Colorado Department of Correction facility or the Weld County Jail that is not authorized is often charged as Introducing Contraband in the First or Second Degree. But, it does matter what exactly you are bringing in? Prison staff recently discovered Chinese food takeout containers in the trash, which led them to investigate how they got there. Inmates are not allowed to order food in, which led the prison to conclude that the food was delivered via drone. If Chinese food had been delivered to the Weld County Jail or the Sterling Correctional Facility via drone, would it be a crime? Let’s take a look at the statute to find out.
Weld County Introduction of Contraband Lawyer: Definition of Introducing Contraband in Logan and Morgan County
The Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Colorado law definition of Introducing Contraband in the First Degree – C.R.S. 18-8-203 – is:
(a) Introduces or attempts to introduce a dangerous instrument; malt, vinous, or spirituous liquor; fermented malt beverage; controlled substance; or marijuana or marijuana concentrate into a detention facility or at any location where an inmate is or is likely to be located, while the inmate is in the custody and under the jurisdiction of a political subdivision of the state of Colorado or the department of corrections, but not on parole; or
(b) Being a person confined in a detention facility, makes any dangerous instrument, controlled substance, marijuana or marijuana concentrate, or alcohol.
The Colorado law definition of Introducing Contraband in the Second Degree – C.R.S. 18-8-204 – is:
(a) Introduces or attempts to introduce contraband into a detention facility; or
(b) Being a person confined in a detention facility, makes any contraband, as defined in subsection (2) of this section.
Contraband in Weld County Jail: What is Considered Contraband in Greeley?
So, other than drugs, alcohol and weapons, what else is considered contraband in Greeley, Erie, and Evans? The list includes:
- Keys or lock pick;
- Tools;
- Money;
- Stamps;
- Fake ID
- Combustible materials;
- Drugs not considered a controlled substance;
- Mask, wig or disguise;
- Drug paraphernalia;
- Obscene material;
- Rope, chain, or ladder;
- Anything that poses a threat;
- Tobacco
Funny, I didn’t see Chinese food on the list.