How to Send a Postcard to Someone at Callaway County Jail (postcard-only rules)
Callaway County Jail only accepts postcards for personal mail — no letters, no greeting cards. Here's how to make sure yours gets through.
Only postcards are accepted for personal mail at Callaway County Jail. Letters, greeting cards, and other formats get rejected. Legal mail is the one exception. This postcard-only policy has been in effect since 05/01/2021.
Address the postcard exactly like this, with the person’s name on the first line and “C/O” on the second line: Inmate Name C/O Callaway County Jail PO BOX 817 Fulton, MO 65251
Size and What to Buy
- ✓ Buy standard white postcards that are no larger than 5" x 7".
- ✓ Don’t send index cards.
- ✓ Don’t send photographs.
Content Restrictions
- ✓ Nudity
- ✓ Weapons
- ✓ Drug use
- ✓ Gang references
Skip the decorations. Mail with drawings on the envelope won't be accepted - the jail says artwork causes problems with postal sorting equipment. Keep it plain.
Stamps get cut off postcards before delivery, so don't worry if your person mentions the stamp was missing. That's standard procedure at Callaway County Jail.
Mail isn't delivered to inmates on weekends or holidays, so expect some delay even after your postcard arrives at the facility.
- Write a short appeal - explain that your postcard was rejected and why you believe it follows the jail’s incoming mail rules.
- Mail your appeal to the jail contact listed for appeals - address it to:
- Lt Melissa Ewens
- Callaway County Jail
- PO Box 817
- Fulton, MO 65251
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