How to send messages, photos, and packages
Madera County Jail uses HomeWAV for off-site video visits. Create an account on the HomeWAV website or app, then schedule your video visit through the system—you handle your own scheduling. Off-site visits are monitored and recorded, and you can't operate a motor vehicle during the call. Want to send mail digitally? The jail offers Pigeonly as a free online option from your phone, tablet, or computer. California is transitioning communication services statewide, so platforms can change. Create an account on the supported app and confirm which platform Madera currently uses before scheduling.
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Sending mail to someone at Madera County Jail is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how Pigeonly works for this facility, what types of mail it accepts, and the exact USPS address format if you're mailing something yourself.
Trying to mail someone at Madera County Jail and confused by the Las Vegas address? You're reading it right. The jail routes all mail through a Las Vegas PO Box. There's also a free online option through Pigeonly if you'd rather skip the post office.
Yes. All visitors must create a HomeWAV account on the HomeWAV website or app before visiting, and you’re responsible for scheduling your video visits through HomeWAV.
Yes. Off-site HomeWAV visits are monitored and recorded, and you may not operate a motor vehicle during an off-site HomeWAV visit.
Yes. Madera County Jail offers Pigeonly as a free online option to send mail from a phone, tablet, or computer.
Use the jail’s required format: the inmate’s full booked name plus the criminal history number. Address it to the Las Vegas PO Box listed on Madera County Jail’s mail page, and include a printed return name and address on everything you send.
Yes. Pigeonly will process 4x6 photos for delivery to inmates at Madera County Jail, with a listed limit of 10 photos per parcel.
Yes. Madera County Jail lists Pigeonly as an online option to send mail from a phone, tablet, or computer, and Pigeonly will process letters, greeting cards, postcards, 4x6 photos, and unbound newsletters for delivery.
Your first visit to Madera County Jail goes smoother when you show up with the right ID and leave the wrong items behind. Here's what you can bring into the visiting area—and what will stop your visit before it starts.
Want to video visit someone at Madera County Jail? You'll do it through HomeWAV. Once your account is ready, you can request on-site or off-site visits (when available) and follow the jail's timing and login rules.
Setting up your first video visit might seem complicated, but Madera County Jail keeps it pretty simple once you understand the platform and timing.
