How to send messages, photos, and packages
All mail at Julia Tutwiler Prison gets screened for security. Non-legal correspondence may be opened and reviewed before delivery. Some Alabama facilities use third-party vendors or scanning systems that digitize letters and deliver them electronically—originals are handled per facility policy. Want to send approved items instead of mailing them yourself? Family and friends can order hygiene packages, inmate property, and approved footwear through Union Supply (online, by phone, fax, or mail). Check Union Supply's site for 2025 ordering periods. For mailed money deposits, follow the facility's instructions carefully. The deposit form warns against including cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with a money order. Always use the inmate's full legal name (plus any required ID number) and include your complete return address on every piece of mail.
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If your loved one is at Julia Tutwiler Prison, you'll order packages and footwear through Union Supply — the approved vendor for Alabama DOC. Here's how to place an order, what methods are available, and the key dates to know.
Yes. Incoming and outgoing non-legal mail is typically opened and inspected for contraband and other security concerns before delivery.
Follow the facility’s deposit instructions. The mailed-deposit form warns you not to include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with a mailed deposit (such as a money order).
Put the inmate’s full legal name and any required ID or number on the envelope, and include your complete return address on every piece of mail. Missing details can lead to delays or rejection.
To request medical records for someone at Julia Tutwiler Prison, you'll need ADOC's
Sending money to someone at Julia Tutwiler Prison comes down to speed versus convenience. Alabama DOC uses Access Corrections for all deposits—online, phone, walk-in cash, and mailed money orders—each with different fees and timelines.
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