How to Send Photos to an Inmate at Jackson County (Follow the 3‑Photo Rule)
Sending photos is one of the easiest ways to stay connected, but Jackson County is strict about what they'll accept. Stick to the 3-photo rule and a few format and content limits, and your pictures are much more likely to make it through mail screening.
The rule that gets mail rejected most often: Jackson County only allows up to 3 photographs per mailing. Want to send more? Split them into separate mailings so each envelope stays within the 3-photo limit.
Stick to standard sizing. The maximum allowed photo size is 4" x 6". Anything larger gets rejected, so skip oversized prints and photo-collage formats that print bigger than a postcard.
Format rule: Photos must be printed on actual photo paper. Computer-printed photographs are not allowed.
Jackson County can reject photos based on what they show, not just how they're printed. Nothing pornographic, nothing depicting a criminal act, and nothing the facility considers contrary to its penological interest. If you're unsure about a specific image, go with a safer, everyday photo instead.
Administration discretion: Anything deemed inappropriate or unacceptable by Administration will be returned to the original sender.
Addressing Sending
- ✓ Include the full and complete name and address of both the sender and the receiver
- ✓ Make sure the envelope has proper postage
Don't mount photos on colored paper or include any colored paper in the mailing. Jackson County flat-out prohibits colored paper in inmate mail. Keep everything plain to avoid having your photos kicked back.
Keep any written message straightforward. Mail cannot contain coded messages or phrases, so avoid anything that could be read as a code, even if it seems harmless to you.
Any sign of tampering or contamination can get your mailing rejected. Letters containing a foreign substance or stain will be returned to the sender. The same goes for scent or cosmetic residue: letters with perfume, lipstick, lip gloss, or cologne will also be returned. Keep your photos (and everything else in the envelope) clean, dry, and free of fragrances or smudges.
Returned mail: Anything deemed inappropriate or unacceptable by Administration will be returned to the original sender.
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