Allowable Property
Prisoners in United States Marshals Service custody may retain the following types of personal property while detained in a contract detention facility or a federal institution:
1.	Legal papers or materials. These materials should be relevant to current court proceedings.
2.	Religious medals. One medal may be retained only if it is of a size and weight which poses no threat as a potential weapon or escape device.
3.	Eye glasses or contact lenses, with case.
4.	Prescribed medicine and health items. (Will be provided by the detention facility)
5.	Up to fifty dollars in U.S. currency. (Placed in commissary account by family member/friends after defendant is processed into the federal/state and county facility.)
6.	Wedding band. Only plain wedding bands are permitted. Rings with stones are not authorized. No other jewelry will be permitted.
Court Clothing
1.	One set of court clothing will be allowed.  Court clothes will be brought to the United States Marshals Office on the 4th floor of the United States Courthouse at least one hour prior to scheduled trial proceedings. No civilian clothes are authorized for any other court procedures. No metal tie clips or any other jewelry will be permitted.
2.	Change of clothing is permitted.  A family member or an assigned attorney is responsible to pickup all clothing after the trial. Excess Prisoner Property will be disposed of in accordance with Marshal Service Policy.
Unallowable Property
	At the time of processing, any property that is unallowable will be taken away from the prisoner. Unallowed property taken from a prisoner that is illegal or could be dangerous will be documented and reported to the U.S. Marshal (USM). Unallowable prisoner property should be given to arresting agents for disposal.
Excess Prisoner Personal Property
	If the prisoner does not authorize the donation of property, it will be considered abandoned after thirty (30) days and will be destroyed or donated by the United States Marshal.