What to Write on the Envelope: Morgan County Jail Mail Checklist

Morgan County Jail has strict requirements for envelope information. This isn't a "close enough" situation. Every envelope must include complete sender and inmate details. Leave out any required item, and the facility will reject and discard your envelope unopened. No exceptions. A quick check before sealing can save you a lost letter.

Required Sender Information

• ✓ Your complete first and last name (no initials)
• ✓ Your complete return address

Required Inmate Information

• ✓ The inmate’s complete first and last name (no initials)
• ✓ The inmate ID number
• ✓ The correctional institution’s full name (no abbreviations)

Write your full name and complete return address in the upper left corner. For the recipient, use the inmate's full first and last name (no initials), include their inmate ID number, and write out the correctional institution's full name with no abbreviations. Before mailing, check for the two most common mistakes that trigger automatic rejection: initials instead of full names, and shortened versions of the facility name. Full names, inmate ID, full facility name. That's what gets your letter through.

1. Write your full legal name. Use your complete first and last name on the envelope, not initials.
2. Add your full return address. Use a complete return address, so the facility can return mail if needed.
3. Write the inmate’s full name. Use the inmate’s complete first and last name, not initials.
4. Include the inmate ID number. Put the ID number with the inmate name so it’s easy to match.
5. Spell out the facility’s full name. Write the correctional institution’s full name, and do not use abbreviations.