Sending Books to Morgan County Jail: Paperback-Only Rules & the Two-Book Limit

Morgan County Jail only accepts paperbacks. Hardcover books are not allowed, even brand new ones shipped directly from a retailer. Order a hardback by mistake and it will likely be rejected. Double-check the format before you place your order.

Books must ship directly from a distributor, not from you personally. The jail lists Amazon and Barnes & Noble as approved examples. Your safest bet is ordering through a major retailer or publisher that sends the book straight to the facility in its original packaging.

Inmates can keep a maximum of two books in their housing area at any time. This is a hard cap on what they can have with them, not just what you can send in a single shipment. That two-book limit includes educational, legal, and religious materials. Sending something for school, a court case, or faith-based reading? It still counts toward the total. If they already have two books, another one may not be accepted until the count drops.

• ✓ A paperback novel counts as 1 of the 2 allowed books
• ✓ A religious paperback (for example, a study guide or devotional) counts toward the same 2-book total
• ✓ An educational paperback (for example, a workbook or textbook in paperback form) counts toward the same 2-book total
• ✓ A legal paperback (for example, a self-help law reference) counts toward the same 2-book total

You cannot bring books to the jail and hand them over during a visit. Morgan County Jail does not allow inmates to receive books, newspapers, or any reading materials directly from visitors. Want to send something to read? It has to go through the approved distributor channels.

Buying and shipping books not in the budget right now? There is another option. Inmates can request books from the local library through the inmate kiosk system.