Send Photos & Mail at Clatsop County Jail

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Send mail to someone at Clatsop County Jail through the U.S. Postal Service only—you can't drop off letters or notes in person. Address it to the inmate using the facility's exact mailing address. Staff open and inspect all incoming mail for contraband, money, and prohibited publications. Items containing sexual content, threats, escape plans, coded messages, sensational material, or other banned content will be rejected. Photos must be 4x6 inches or smaller. Each inmate can have up to three books and three magazines at a time. Books must be new and purchased from a publisher, book club, or bookstore. They also need to meet size and binding limits—no hardbound, spiral, plastic, or metal bindings. Mail sent to someone who's been released or transferred gets returned to sender, so always include a clear return address.

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Quick Facts

  • All mail must be addressed to the inmate at Clatsop County Jail and sent through the U.S. Postal Service; the jail does not accept dropped-off mail or notes.
  • Staff open and inspect all incoming mail for contraband, money, and prohibited publications.
  • Photographs sent to inmates may be allowed only if they are no larger than 4x6 inches.
  • Each inmate may have up to three books and three magazines; books must be new, bought from a publisher/book club/bookstore, and meet size and binding limits.

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Common Questions

How should I address mail to someone at Clatsop County Jail?

Address the envelope to the inmate at Clatsop County Jail using the facility mailing address exactly as provided. Include a clear return name and address so it can be returned if it’s rejected or the inmate is transferred.

Can I drop off mail or deliver packages in person to Clatsop County Jail?

No. Clatsop County Jail does not accept dropped-off mail or notes—everything must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service.

What are the rules for sending photographs, books, or magazines to an inmate at Clatsop County Jail?

Photos may be allowed only if they’re no larger than 4x6 inches. Each inmate may possess up to three books and three magazines; books must be new, purchased from a publisher, book club, or bookstore, and must meet size and binding restrictions.

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