These states have contraband laws that address cell phone possession in prison and jails. These offenses are described as part of general contraband statutes, standalone statutes, or both.
Maximum penalty
< 5 years
5–10 years
> 10 years
Unspecified
No statute
Statute type
General
Standalone
Both
Cell phones are not named as contraband
US
Maximum penalty
1 year
US
Maximum penalty
1 year
Overview
Number of states with these laws
30
Average maximum penalty
78 months
Range of penalties
1 year to 30 years
