Which term describes all mail received by inmates excluding legal and privileged mail?

• A. SDS
• B. Seizure
• C. Report
• D. Routine mail

Answer: (D)

In correctional settings, mail is categorized to balance security with privacy. Routine mail is the broad category for all inmate mail that isn’t from a legal representative or another privileged source. It covers everyday letters, magazines, and other general correspondence and is handled under standard screening procedures for contraband. Legal mail and privileged mail receive special protections (for example, being opened under supervision or with confidentiality) and are not treated the same as routine mail. The other terms don’t describe the overall category of inmate mail: seizure refers to confiscating mail, a report is a document or record, and SDS isn’t the term used for this mail classification.