Sending Books and Magazines to an Inmate at Chesapeake Jail: Publisher Rules and the Restricted Book List
Getting reading material to someone at Chesapeake Jail is simple—if you follow the facility's delivery rules. Here's what you need to know to avoid having a book, magazine, or newspaper rejected.
Magazines and newspapers must be sent as subscriptions - no single issues mailed from home. When you set up the subscription, include the inmate's name and Securus ID number on the mailing label. Missing that info is one of the fastest ways to get mail delayed or refused.
- ✓ Send magazines and newspapers as a subscription (not one-off issues)
- ✓ Include the inmate’s name on the mailing label
- ✓ Include the inmate’s Securus ID number on the mailing label
Books must ship directly from the publisher. Packages from anywhere else - including your home or a third-party seller - may be rejected. Make sure the shipping label includes the inmate's name and Securus ID number so staff can route it correctly.
Before ordering anything, check Chesapeake's Restricted Book List. The sheriff's website publishes a list of prohibited titles. A quick search there confirms whether what you want to send is allowed.
Tip: Check the Restricted Book List before placing your order - especially for boxed sets or special editions. No point paying for something that won't make it through.
Pre-order-checklist
- ✓ If it’s a magazine or newspaper, set it up as a subscription
- ✓ If it’s a book, make sure it ships directly from the publisher
- ✓ Put the inmate’s name and Securus ID number on the shipping label
- ✓ Confirm the title isn’t on Chesapeake’s Restricted Book List
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