What You Can and Can't Mail to an Inmate at Florence County Detention Center
Mail rules at Florence County Detention Center are strict. Small details can mean the difference between delivery and a return-to-sender. Follow the guidelines below to keep your letter, photos, or permitted items from getting rejected.
All incoming mail at Florence County Detention Center is screened before it reaches an inmate. Staff open everything except mail clearly marked as legal correspondence. The goal is keeping contraband out, so expect anything you send to be inspected unless it qualifies as properly labeled legal mail.
Heads up: Any non-approved items you mail in will be returned at your expense. When you’re not sure an item is allowed, don’t include it.
You can include small photographs in your mail, but content matters. Pornographic, obscene, or gang-related photos won't be delivered - they'll be returned to you. Keep it simple and family-appropriate to avoid getting flagged.
Do not draw or write on the envelope or the correspondence: The detention center treats drawings as gang graffiti or attempts to secretly communicate, and that material will be returned.
Work Camp Items
- ✓ Toothbrush (2)
- ✓ Toothpaste (2)
- ✓ Soap (8)
- ✓ Deodorant (2)
- ✓ Shampoo (2)
- ✓ Hair grease
- ✓ Baby powder
The detention center's FAQ includes a specific approved list for work camp inmates, and quantities matter. Send more than what's listed and your package may be rejected. Stick to the approved items and amounts - don't add extras that aren't on the list. Non-approved items get returned at your expense, so sending only what's permitted saves you money and hassle.
Mail something that isn't approved and Florence County Detention Center will send it back - at your expense. The easiest way to avoid this: keep mail plain. No drawings or added markings on the envelope or letter. Only include small photos that aren't pornographic, obscene, or gang-related. For work camp mailings, stick to the approved list and exact quantity limits so your package doesn't get kicked back.
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