How to send messages, photos, and packages
Hart County Jail's specific mail policies weren't available, so here's what generally works at most jails. Address every envelope or postcard with the inmate's full name and booking/ID number, and write your complete return address on the outside. Staff will screen, open, or scan incoming mail for contraband—legal mail is handled differently and typically opened only with the inmate present. Stick to plain, scanner-friendly paper or postcards. Avoid sending original documents unless they're required official records; photocopies are safer when they'll do the job. Seal envelopes yourself and drop them directly in the mail rather than giving them to someone else to send.
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Put the inmate’s full name and booking/ID number on the outside of the envelope or postcard, and include your full return address on every item. Use plain, scanner-friendly paper or postcards when possible.
Incoming mail is commonly screened, opened, or scanned for contraband. Legal mail is typically treated differently and opened only when the inmate is present.
Avoid mailing original documents unless they’re required official records. Send photocopies when possible to reduce the risk of loss or problems during screening.
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