What Happened to Property Drop-Offs? Important Policy Change at Kennebec County Jail
Planning to drop off clothing, documents, or other personal items at the jail? The rules have changed. Here's what Kennebec County's policy says now — and what you can do instead.
According to Kennebec County Correctional Facility's FAQ, property drop-offs are no longer accepted as of April 10, 2018. Bottom line: you can't leave items at the jail for an inmate the way you might have before.
Property can still be released - just not dropped off. If you need to pick up someone's belongings, the inmate has to complete a Property Release Form first and list you specifically as the authorized recipient. Bring a photo ID when you arrive.
Plan ahead: Don’t show up expecting to drop off property for someone in custody. As of April 10, 2018, Kennebec County’s posted policy is that all property drop-offs are no longer accepted.
- ✓ If you’re coming to the correctional facility to serve a sentence, you can bring medications in their original containers; narcotics will not be allowed while in custody.
- ✓ You may bring money when coming to the facility.
- ✓ Wedding rings and religious jewelry are allowed, but the facility recommends not bringing valuables and says it is not responsible for loss of valuables.
A couple of quick notes that could save you a trip. Need to schedule a non-contact visit? Call (207) 623-2270 ext. 1109 on Mondays between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Posting bail? You'll need to go in person to the Kennebec County Correctional Facility at 115 State Street in Augusta. Bring the inmate's name, cash for the exact bail amount, and cash for the bail commissioner's fee.
For general questions, reach the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office main office at 73 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330. Phone: (207) 623-3614. Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
For facility-specific questions - property release pickup, visit scheduling - contact the Kennebec County Correctional Facility directly at 115 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330. Main phone: (207) 623-2270.
- Call the facility - Use (207) 623-2270 to ask the most direct questions about property pickup.
- Ask whether a Property Release Form is completed - Property can’t be released unless the inmate has filled out the form ahead of time.
- Confirm you’re the named recipient - The inmate must release the property to you specifically for you to receive it.
- Bring proper ID - Be ready to show identification; a photo ID is preferred.
- Clarify the pickup procedure - Since drop-offs are not accepted, ask staff what the current process is for releasing property and when you can arrive.
Reminder: Policies can change. Before you drive in with items or make plans to pick up property, call the facility to confirm the current procedure, especially since the drop-off policy change is posted as an FAQ update.
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