The right way to mail a letter to Guilford County Detention (Greensboro)

Send regular (non-legal) letters to the mail processing center at PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419. On the envelope, write the facility name exactly as "Guilford County Detention - Greensboro," along with the incarcerated person's full name, inmate ID number, and Facility ID 5083. All of these details help the processing center route your mail correctly.

Your envelope must have a complete, legible return address with your first and last name. This isn't optional - if the processing center can't read who it's from, your letter won't be scanned and may never reach its destination. Write it clearly.

• ✓ Pay the full cost of postage before you send it.
• ✓ If postage is insufficient, the mail will be refused.

Prohibited Items

• ✓ Cash
• ✓ Personal checks
• ✓ Money orders
• ✓ Illegal substances
• ✓ Any other items considered contraband

• ✓ Glitter
• ✓ Glue
• ✓ Tape
• ✓ 3D elements (anything bulky or layered)
• ✓ Electronic components (including lights, music, or animation)

What's inside the envelope matters too. Don't send anything that contains, depicts, or relates to sexually explicit activity, illegal activity, violence, or drug or alcohol use. If you're unsure whether something crosses the line, keep it simple - stick to a straightforward letter.

Mail that meets the facility's requirements gets scanned within 24 hours of arrival. After scanning, the physical mail is destroyed. Don't send originals of anything you can't replace.

Scanned mail still goes through a staff review before delivery. This typically happens promptly, but expect a short wait before your letter reaches the recipient.

1. Confirm where they’re housed - If you’re not 100% sure they’re at the Greensboro detention center (or you think they may be at High Point), verify before you mail anything.
2. Call to double-check the addressing details - Contact the Greensboro Detention Center at (336) 641-2700 so your letter doesn’t get delayed or misrouted.