Sending Mail to Indio Jail: Letters, Books, and What’s Not Allowed
Mail is one of the simplest ways to stay connected with someone at Indio Jail—just follow the rules for letters, publications, and money.
Inmates at Indio Jail can send and receive unlimited letters each day. No need to ration your mail or worry about sending "too many" - regular notes, updates from home, and supportive messages can all be part of your routine.
Tip: Writing often? Keep it consistent and simple. Double-check the facility's current mail rules before sending anything unusual in an envelope.
Sending reading material? The rules are stricter than for letters. All books, magazines, and periodicals must be prepaid and shipped through the United States Postal Service (USPS) only. Items sent another way - or not prepaid - are likely to be rejected or returned.
- ✓ Make sure the book, magazine, or periodical is prepaid (no pay-on-delivery).
- ✓ Choose a shipping option that uses USPS.
- ✓ Address the package exactly the way the facility requires.
- ✓ Before you order, confirm the publisher or third-party seller will ship via USPS (some default to other carriers).
Don't put cash or personal checks in the mail to Indio Jail. They aren't accepted, and if they arrive anyway, the jail marks the envelope "Return to Sender" and ships it back. That costs you time and money - especially if you're trying to help someone quickly.
- Use a U.S. Postal money order - mailed deposits should be sent as a U.S. Postal money order, not cash or a personal check.
- Write the inmate’s name and booking number on the front - this is required so it can be credited correctly.
- Mail it using the facility’s instructions - follow the jail’s mailing directions and address format.
- Switch methods if you’re unsure - if you’re not confident you have the right details, use another deposit option listed by the facility instead of guessing.
Reminder: Put the inmate’s name and booking number on the front of the U.S. Postal money order every time.
If your mail comes back - or your loved one says they never got it - start by double-checking the mailing address and current rules. Since inmates can receive unlimited letters daily, a return usually means a format issue, a problem with an enclosure, or a mailing requirement that wasn't met. Still stuck? Contact the facility to find out what needs fixing before you resend.
- ✓ For books, magazines, and periodicals: confirm they’re prepaid and shipped by USPS only.
- ✓ Never mail cash or personal checks (they’ll be returned to sender).
- ✓ If you mail a U.S. Postal money order, include the inmate’s name and booking number on the front.
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