(a) Correspondents are personally responsible for the content of each item of mail they send into or out of a correctional facility. All persons corresponding with inmates must comply with existing laws, regulations and local rules. Any violation of laws governing mail will be referred to postal authorities and to appropriate criminal authorities. Violations of law, the policies and regulations set forth in this article, or of approved facility mail procedures may result in the temporary suspension or denial of correspondence between the persons involved.

(b) Departmental employees, inmates and persons corresponding with inmates must comply with the regulations set forth in this article and with approved facility mail procedures. Failure to do so may result in legal or administrative measures against the person or persons involved.