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Ohio Policy Statement

Ohio Department of Corrections

It is the purpose of this directive to establish policy and procedures regarding the purchase of footwear from an approved outside vendor.

Each inmate requesting to make an outside purchase must have adequate funds available in his personal account at the time of request. Credit and layaway purchases are not permitted. Any returns of items shall be at the inmate's expense. All purchases must be approved by the appropriate personnel prior to the time the items received by the facility. Request for outside purchases shall be initiated by the inmate only and reviewed by a designated facility official, who will approve or disapprove the request. Final approval is made upon inspection when the item is received. Merchandise must meet DOC specifications and price guidelines as specified below. If an item is in question, please check with your property manager or security prior to ordering.

1. Dress Shoes: Black or Brown, no patent leather or suede, 1" heel limit, no platforms, no steel/metal shank. Value limit $75.00. Possession limit: One
2. Work Boots:  Work shoes (written approval of Warden only), black or brown, no steel toes, no steel/metal shanks, height no more than 8" as measured from the floor. Value limit: $75.00 Possession limit: One
3. Tennis Shoes: Predominantly black or white. Value limit: $75.00. Possession limit: One.
4. Sport Shoes: Turf or multi-purpose. Predominantly black or white. Value limit: $75.00. Possession limit: One.
5. Shower Shoes: Rubber only, any color. Value limit: $15.00. Possession limit: One.
6. Socks: White/Black/Brown/Blue/Green. Value limit: $4.00. Possession limit: Seven.