How to send messages, photos, and packages
Send mail to someone at Ashe County Detention Center using the facility's exact mailing format with the facility name and PO Box, addressed to the inmate's full name. No inmate ID number is needed on the envelope. All non-attorney mail may be inspected and read by staff, so avoid sharing anything you wouldn't want a third party to see. Certain items won't make it through: staples, paper clips, photographs, magazines, and books are all prohibited. Greeting cards are allowed, but staff will photocopy the written interior—the inmate receives the copy, not the original. Some facilities use offsite mail-scanning vendors for non-legal mail, so follow any vendor or facility instructions if provided.
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Sending mail to someone in jail comes down to formatting and simplicity. Use the exact address format below, stick to plain paper, and make sure you're using the right address—letters and money orders go to different places.
Use the facility name and the PO Box format exactly as provided by Ashe County when you address general mail to an inmate.
No. Ashe County states the inmate’s full name is enough, and you do not need to include an identification number on the envelope.
Staples, paper clips, photographs, and items such as magazines or books are prohibited in inmate mail.
Yes—non-attorney mail may be inspected and read by staff. Greeting cards are accepted, but the written interior is photocopied and the inmate receives the copy, not the original card.
HomeWAV at Ashe County Detention Center works two ways: free video visits at the lobby kiosks on weekends, or paid remote visits from home any day of the week. Understanding the difference helps you avoid surprise charges and missed appointments.
If your loved one is at Ashe County Detention Center and needs spiritual support, you can request a volunteer chaplain visit or help connecting with outside clergy.
Want to buy commissary items for someone at Ashe County Detention Center? You can do it through the Oasis store at jailcanteen.com. Just make sure you select the right state and facility before searching for the inmate.
