Religious Property Matrix

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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Religious Property Matrix: Ceremonial and
Personal Religious Property

Table 1
Ceremonial Personal Religious Property (kept in chapel until use)
Item Description/Restrictions Number
Abalone Shell Not larger than 6” One
Bowl Not plastic; not larger than approximately 2” in diameter x 1” deep One
Ceremonial Bowl Not larger than approximately 7” in diameter Three
Ceremonial Garment No hood, no gang symbols, not more than $150 One
Chalice Not plastic; not larger than 6” tall One
Conch shell Not larger than 4” in diameter; item not allowed in ad-seg or close

One
Crystal Ball Not larger than 3” in diameter; not more than $30 with holder One
Feather Fan Turkey feathers only; no more than 12 feathers in the fan; black, white,
or brown
One
Hula (grass) skirt Knee-length and must be worn over clothing One
Hula head dress Imitation flowers and/or leaves only; not to exceed 24” in diameter One
Incense Burner Approximately 3” tall or less One
Lei Imitation flowers and/or leaves; not to exceed 24” diameter One
Medicine W heel Must be drawn on poster-size paper not larger than 24” x 36” One
Mortar and Pestle Brass; approximately 2.5” high x 2” in diameter One set
Pentagram Wooden; no more than 3: in diameter One
Pendulum Clear Crystal; not larger than 1.5” in length with attached chain of no
longer than 6”
One
Sea Salt/ Kosher Salt/ Black
Salt/ Lemon Salt/ Lime Salt¹
3 oz. clear plastic bag; Administrative Segregation inmates purchase
table salt from commissary, no sea salt.
No more than 2
bags
Storage Container Commissary purchase approximately 8” x 14” or 6 quarts
(Inmates must purchase the storage container before they are
allowed to purchase any other items from this list.)
One
Wand/Gand Dull ends, no longer than 16”, may be wood One

Table 2
Personal Religious Property: Close, Medium, and Minimum Custody
Item Max Size Material Other Quantity
Alphabet
Stones/Runes Up to 2” x 2 ½” plastic, wood, bone
Original
bag/container
allowed
1 Set
Altar Box² 8” x 14” or 6 quarts Plastic Plastic box for
storage 1
Altar or Trade Cloth³
Up to 24” x 24”
Not canvas or
similar heavy
material
Red, White, or Black 1 of each, 3 total
Prayer Beads

Up to 40” in
diameter
No precious
stones/materials
(rosary, dikhr, etc.),
plastic, wood,
stone, or bone
Not to exceed $35 1 strand
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Bell 1 ½” high Brass 1
Book of Shadows No metal bindings Not to exceed $45 1
Bowl Up to 3” diameter x
1” high
Wood or can be a
plastic one per
SOP
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Chalice Up to 2” high
(about 2 oz.)
Wood or can be a
plastic tumbler per
SOP
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1
Corn Husks (dried) Up to 6 oz.
packages
2 packages per
purchase, not more
than 12 oz. in
possession
Skulls ½” x ½” Plastic or
composite resin 13
Deity Figurines⁴ Up to 11” tall
Terra cotta, plastic,
resin; No metal,
stone, or other
heavy material
Figurines vary per
religion 2
Diffuser 1
Dream Catcher Up to 4” in
diameter Can have beads or
feathers 1
Earth/Sand 3 oz.
Provided by the
facility in clear
plastic storage bag
1 bag
Elemental Stones/
Materials⁵ ¾” x ½” x ½” in size No precious stones Pouch allowed if
included 13
Feather-Eagle6 Up to 12”
Only Native Americans can possess an
eagle feather. Native Americans cannot
have both an eagle and non-eagle feather.
Must be snipped to blunt the sharp end of
the feather.
1
Feather (non-eagle) Up to 12”
Synthetic
Must be snipped to blunt the sharp end of
the feather

1
Flute Up to 16” in length Wood or plastic 1
Headband Up to 2” wide Cloth
Black or white (must
be plain without
insignias, writing,
etc. )
1
Head cover (Kufi,
Yamika, Kippah) Cloth Black or white, must
not cover face 1
Herbs Up to 4 oz. each In clear plastic bags
3 bags per purchase
and no more than 6
bags in possession
LED Tea Light Candle7 1 ½” in diameter by
½” high 7
Magical Pouch,
Medicine Bag, or
Phylactery
2” x 3”
Leather or cloth
with leather/cloth
strand
Pouch/Medicine
Bag: Worn around
the neck or waist
and kept unsealed;
typical contents
include hair, grains
Only 1 of the 3
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of sand, small
stones (3/4” x ½’ x ½”
in size), dried
flowers, approved
herbs. Phylactery:
small leather box
containing slips of
paper with written
scriptures.
Medicine Wheel Must be drawn on
letter size paper 1
Miswack Stick 8” Wood 1
Neck Adornment
and/or Medallion8
Pendant: Up to 1.5”
x 1.5” (not to include
the clasp from the
pendant to the
chain); Chain: 24” in
diameter x 3/8”
Chain: cloth,
leather, or metal Not to exceed $60; 1
Prayer/ Ceremonial
Oils Up to 1 oz. each Nonflammable, in
clear plastic vials.
3 vials per purchase
and no more than 6
vials in possession
inmates
Prayer/ Ceremonial
Rug 48” x 30”
Not to exceed $50
(colors and patterns
may vary)
1
Ceremonial Garments:
Prayer Shawl
Tzitzit
Tallit
52” x 72” Cotton or wool Not to exceed $75 1

Ribbon/ Yarn/ String

36” long, 1/8”
diameter
Provided by facility
VRC
1; None in close
custody
Sweetgrass Up to 3oz 2 bags; 1 bag allowed
in close custody
Tea Strainer 3" x 5" Cloth 1
Tarot Cards (including
original bag/container)
Cards may not be
larger than 4” x 8”
Tarot decks may
have minimal nudity;
no graphic nudity
permissible
1 set
Wicca Circle Flipchart size sheet
of paper Facility supplies the
flipchart paper.
1 for 1 exchange, not
more than 1 sheet per
month

1Salts: These items are not intended for human consumption.

2Altar Box: Inmates are allowed two small storage containers in their personal property purchased from the
commissary for the following usage:
• One for general purpose and/or hobby craft and
• One for storage of religious items
The storage boxes and content must not be carried between the inmate’s living area and the religious activity
center or sweat lodge. The religious item storage container can also serve as an altar.

3Trade Cloth: The trade cloth and its contents are not carried between the inmate’s living area and the religious
activity center or sweat lodge. If an inmate wants to use the trade cloth and/or its contents in ceremonies or
services outside of his cell or bunk area, then the trade cloth and all of its contents are ceremonial personal
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religious property.

4Diety Figurines: Due to so many figurines for so many different religions and faiths and the difficulty for Keefe
to source these items, figurines are the only item excepted from the SOP and residents should go to the facility
VRC to facilitate the purchase of a figurine according to applicable SOPs and facility procedures.

5Elemental Stones/Materials: No diamonds, emeralds, rubies, pearls, etc.

6Feathers: Eagle Feathers: Purchased from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement,
National Eagle Repository. Native Americans are responsible for obtaining all the necessary documentation and
paying any associated costs. Native Americans must provide the volunteer and religion coordinator (VRC)
copies of all documentation before an eagle feather can be added to their personal religious property. The VRC
retains copies of the documentation. The IDOC must not possess eagle feathers and there must not be any
group religious ceremonial eagle feather(s).

7LED Tea Light Candles: Replacement batteries are not available for candles. New candles must be
purchased.

8Neck Adornment and/or Medallion: May vary due to religious preferences. If requested item is not available,
inmate will request a specific neck adornment or medallion to be added to commissary through the facility VRC.
Items not immediately available may take up to 90 days to be added and available for purchase. Religious rings
without a stone, raised or attached religious symbol can be worn as a medallion. The religious symbol can be
engraved.

Table 3 Herbs
Basil Comfrey Juniper Berry Myrrh
Bay Leaves Dandelion Kinnickinnick (non-tobacco) Osha Root
Bearberry Eucalyptus Lavender Patchouli
Birch Bark Frankincense Lemon Peel Rose Petal
Bitterroot Ginger Root Lime Peel Sandalwood (any variety)
Cedar Ginseng Marigold Sage (any variety)
Chamomile Hyssop Mint (any variety) Sweet Grass
Cocoa Bean Jasmine Mullein Leaf White Willow Bark
All Herbs: Will be reviewed periodically for inclusion/exclusion and subject to availability.

Table 4
Prayer/Ceremonial Oils
Anise/Licorice Eucalyptus Musk (any variety) Rosemary
Bayberry Frankincense Myrrh Sage (any variety)
Bergamot Lavender Patchouli Sandalwood
Cedar Wood Mint (any variety) Pine Vanilla
Dragon’s Blood (no dark red) Mulberry Rose
All Oils: Will be reviewed periodically for inclusion/exclusion and subject to availability.