Send Photos & Mail at Martinez Detention Facility

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Overview

Sending mail to someone at Martinez Detention Facility is straightforward, but expect security screening. The facility delivers all legitimate mail to and from incarcerated people without undue delay, following Detention Division security regulations. Policies for inmate correspondence are available to inmates and staff and reviewed annually. Incoming and outgoing mail is typically screened for contraband. Legal mail often receives special handling during inspections, with limits on reading during those checks. To avoid delays, address your envelope clearly with the person's full booked name and required identifier, include your return address, and avoid items that are difficult to inspect.

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Quick Facts

  • All legitimate mail to and from incarcerated persons shall be delivered without undue delay.
  • Mail at Martinez Detention Facility is handled in accordance with Detention Division security regulations.
  • Policies and procedures governing inmate correspondence are made available to inmates and staff and are reviewed annually.
  • Generally, incoming and outgoing mail is inspected for contraband and legal mail typically receives special handling during screening.

Common Questions

How quickly is mail delivered to inmates at Martinez Detention Facility?

Martinez Detention Facility states that all legitimate mail to and from incarcerated persons shall be delivered without undue delay.

Does Martinez Detention Facility inspect incoming mail or read legal mail?

Mail is handled in accordance with Detention Division security regulations. Generally, mail is screened for contraband, and legal mail often receives special handling during inspections and is not read during contraband checks; consult the facility’s policy for specifics.

Where can inmates and families find Martinez Detention Facility's mail policies?

The facility makes its policies and procedures governing inmate correspondence available to inmates and staff, and it reviews those policies annually.

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