Sending books to Morgan County Jail — paperback-only and the two-book limit
Want to send reading material to someone at Morgan County Jail? The rules are simple: paperback only, shipped directly from a distributor, and inmates can keep just two books total.
Morgan County Jail only accepts paperbacks. Hardcover books aren't allowed - even brand-new ones from major retailers. Before ordering, confirm the listing specifically says paperback.
Tip: Double-check the format at checkout - many titles default to hardcover unless you specifically select paperback.
Books must ship directly from a distributor, not from you personally. Order through a recognized retailer like Amazon or Barnes & Noble so the package comes straight from them. Don't bring books during visitation or try to drop them off at the facility - Morgan County Jail won't accept books, newspapers, or any reading material handed over by visitors.
- ✓ Order so the book is shipped directly from a distributor (examples the jail lists include Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
- ✓ Check the “sold by” / “ships from” details so it’s coming from the distributor, not an individual seller
- ✓ Don’t try to hand-deliver books or other reading items during a visit
Inmates at Morgan County Jail can only keep two books total in their housing area. That limit covers everything - regular reading, plus educational, legal, or religious materials. If a new shipment pushes them over two, the jail can refuse it.
Heads up: Before you place an order, try to confirm how many books they already have so your shipment doesn’t get turned away for exceeding the two-book limit.
Don't want to order anything? Inmates can request books from the local library through the inmate kiosk system.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Select paperback (hard-bound books aren’t allowed)
- ✓ Make sure the order ships directly from a distributor (examples listed by the jail include Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
- ✓ Confirm they’ll stay within the two-book total (this total includes educational, legal, and religious books)
- ✓ Don’t plan to bring reading material in person - visitors can’t deliver books or other reading items
Save your order confirmation showing where the package shipped from. If a delivery gets questioned or delayed, having those details on hand helps resolve whether it meets the distributor-only rule and the two-book limit.
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