Sending Books, Magazines, and Religious Materials to an Inmate at Hill-Finklea
Books sent to Hill-Finklea must come directly from the publisher or a bookstore - packages mailed by friends or family won't be accepted. Magazines and newspapers follow the same rule: they need to ship directly from a publisher or bookstore as a mail subscription, not as a one-time package from home.
Religious materials work a bit differently. Hill-Finklea accepts them from publishers or bookstores, but individuals can also mail them directly.
Format matters: Hill-Finklea only accepts soft cover books. Hardcovers get rejected before they reach your loved one. Double-check the listing before placing your order.
Note: For religious materials, soft cover is requested as well. When you have a choice between editions, pick the soft cover option.
Address packages to the detention center's street address with the inmate's name and booking number clearly labeled. Use: Hill-Finklea Detention Center, 300 California Ave., Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Include the inmate's full name (as booked) and booking number on the address.
The facility's mail instructions also show a sample format referencing "c/o Smart Communication" and a PO Box in Pinellas Park, Florida. That's separate from the street address requirement for package delivery.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Order books only from the publisher or a bookstore (not from home)
- ✓ Choose soft cover books
- ✓ Address the package to Hill-Finklea Detention Center, 300 California Ave., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
- ✓ Put the inmate’s full name and booking number on the address label
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