Sending Books & Magazines to Gwinnett County Jail: Size, Seller Rules, and Limits

Gwinnett County Jail accepts magazines, non-local newspaper subscriptions, and books only when they're mailed directly from the publisher or an authorized retailer. This "direct from the source" rule is the big one. It trips up most people. Before you place an order, check who the seller actually is. The jail wants a package that clearly comes from a publisher or authorized retailer, not a personal shipment from an individual.

Sect Size Weight Qty

• ✓ Size limit: Books and magazines cannot exceed 8 x 11 inches.
• ✓ Weight limit: A shipment cannot exceed 4 pounds.
• ✓ Quantity limit: No more than 4 books and/or magazines per shipment.

These are per-shipment limits. The item itself can't exceed 8 x 11 inches (standard letter-size), and the full package must stay under 4 pounds once boxed. You're also limited to four total books and/or magazines per shipment. If you're close to any limit, trimming the order is the easiest fix.

The fastest way to get reading material rejected? Sending it from the wrong source. Gwinnett County Jail only accepts magazines, non-local newspapers, and books mailed directly from the publisher or an authorized retailer. Packages from independent sellers (including those on eBay or Amazon) won't be accepted.

1. Confirm the seller is the publisher or an authorized retailer. The jail only accepts publications mailed directly from those sources.
2. Check the size before you order. The book or magazine cannot exceed 8 x 11 inches.
3. Keep the shipment under 4 pounds total. If you’re close, reduce the number of items.
4. Limit it to four items per shipment. That is four total books and/or magazines.
5. Use the correct inmate details on the shipping label. Include the incarcerated person’s full name and any required ID number, and ship to the jail’s official mailing address.

• ✓ Double-check that the “sold by” seller is not an independent third-party seller.
• ✓ Keep your order confirmation and shipping receipt, so you can show where it shipped from if there’s a problem.
• ✓ If the listing looks like a marketplace (multiple sellers for the same item), choose an option that ships directly from the publisher or an authorized retailer.