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What Gets Your Letter Rejected at Grayson County Jail — and How to Appeal

• 1 min read • co.grayson.tx.us
What Gets Your Letter Rejected at Grayson County Jail — and How to Appeal

Grayson County Jail screens all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband. If staff find something that doesn't meet guidelines, they can reject it on a case-by-case basis.

What Gets Your Letter Rejected at Grayson County Jail — and How to Appeal

Explicit Items

  • ✓ Staples
  • ✓ Tape within the letter/package
  • ✓ Stickers
  • ✓ Foil/metal
  • ✓ Rubber bands
  • ✓ Paper clips
  • ✓ Glue/adhesives
  • ✓ Powder
  • ✓ Colored paper and colored drawings
  • ✓ “Inappropriate material”

Note: Colored paper, drawings, and "inappropriate material" are specifically listed as rejection reasons - easy to overlook when you're just trying to send something personal.

When mail gets rejected, both the inmate and sender receive written notice. The letter explains what was flagged as contraband, why it was considered contraband, and how to appeal the decision.

  1. Email Jail Administration - Send your appeal to DetAdmin@co.grayson.tx.us.

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