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How to send a letter to someone at Columbus County Detention Center
Send letters through USPS to P.O. Box 280, Whiteville, NC 28472. Learn the no-drop-off rule and how mail is screened for contraband.
Mail and Communication Information at Columbus County Detention Center
To send a letter to someone at Columbus County Detention Center, use the U.S. Postal Service and the inmate mailing address: P.O. Box 280, Whiteville, NC 28472. You cannot leave letters at the detention center for someone in custody. All mail is searched and scanned for contraband.
Facility Information
- All mail sent to someone at Columbus County Detention Center is searched and scanned for contraband.
Related Facility Guides
Common Questions
Where do I send a letter to someone at Columbus County Detention Center?
Send your letter through the U.S. Postal Service to P.O. Box 280, Whiteville, NC 28472.
Can I leave a letter at the detention center?
No. You cannot leave a letter at the detention center for someone in custody. All mail must go through the U.S. Postal Service.
General Guidance
For background information, read our general mail and communication guide. Facility instructions above take precedence.
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