How to send messages, photos, and packages
Sending mail to someone at Branchville Correctional Facility is straightforward, but your letter will be opened and inspected for contraband. Legal mail gets handled differently—if inspected, it's opened in the inmate's presence and not read during that check. Many Indiana facilities use mail-scanning systems, so the inmate may receive a digital copy through a kiosk or tablet rather than the original paper. Depending on local practice, originals may be destroyed or stored with inmate property. To reduce delays, address the envelope clearly with the inmate's full name and ID, and include your full name and return address. Skip commonly prohibited items like stickers, glitter, cash, clippings, and sexually explicit material—these can get your mail rejected or returned.
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Many Indiana facilities scan incoming mail and deliver digital copies to kiosks or tablets instead of giving the original paper. Because scanning practices vary, check the facility’s official mail rules to confirm whether originals are delivered, stored, or destroyed.
Commonly prohibited items include stickers, glitter, cash, clippings, and sexually explicit material. If your mail includes prohibited items, it may be rejected, returned, or have the items removed under facility rules.
Use the inmate’s full name and ID on the address line, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. Clear addressing helps prevent delays and reduces the chance your mail is returned.
Your first visit goes smoother when you handle approval ahead of time and show up with the right ID, clothing, and only what's allowed inside. Use the checklist below to avoid surprises at the door.
Anyone 16 or older needs photo ID for every visit—no exceptions. Accepted forms include a valid driver's license or state photo ID card from your state of residence, an active-duty military photo ID, or a valid passport.
Trying to visit someone at Branchville? Two things have to happen first: you need to be on the offender's approved visitors list, and you need ViaPath approval before you can schedule. Here's what trips people up—the facility won't confirm your list status over the phone. Your fastest path forward is working directly with the person you're visiting.
