Send Photos & Mail at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

You can't call someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center directly—incoming calls aren't allowed. For phone contact, the inmate must add your number to their approved calling list first. Then they can call you. Calls cost $0.06 per minute for local, intrastate, and interstate calls. International rates vary. These rates took effect May 1, 2025. You can also communicate through O-mail (CorrLinks). Messages cost $0.25 each and max out at 13,000 characters or 100 lines—roughly two pages. Credits for messaging and phone calls are added the same way. Since Iowa facilities use vendor-run phone and messaging systems, check the vendor's requirements for account setup and payment options.

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Quick Facts

  • Mount Pleasant does not accept incoming calls; inmates must add numbers to an approved calling list to place calls.
  • Local, intrastate, and interstate calls cost $0.06 per minute; international call rates vary.
  • O-mail (CorrLinks) costs $0.25 per message.
  • O-mail messages are limited to 13,000 characters or 100 lines (roughly two pages maximum).
  • All incoming non-legal mail for Mount Pleasant is sent to a centralized Pigeonly processing facility in Las Vegas (PO Box 96777) where mail is scanned and originals are destroyed per DOC policy.

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The New Iowa Mail System for Mount Pleasant: Using Pigeonly (Facility code 1113)

Iowa DOC routes all incoming non-legal mail through a central processing facility to curb contraband. This means letters and other non-legal mail go to a PO Box in Las Vegas — not directly to the prison. Send it straight to the facility and it'll bounce back to you. Use the central address with the required identifying details, and your mail will get through.

Common Questions

Can I call an inmate at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center?

No—Mount Pleasant doesn’t allow incoming calls. The inmate must add your phone number to their approved calling list before they can call you.

How much do phone calls from Mount Pleasant cost?

Local, intrastate, and interstate calls cost $0.06 per minute. International call rates vary, and the listed rates took effect May 1, 2025.

How much does O-mail (CorrLinks) cost and are there message limits?

O-mail (CorrLinks) costs $0.25 per message. Messages are limited to 13,000 characters or 100 lines (about two pages), and inmates add credits to messaging accounts in similar ways to phone accounts.

Where should I send non-legal mail for someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center?

Send non-legal personal mail to the centralized Pigeonly processing facility in Las Vegas (PO Box 96777) so it can be scanned and routed to Mount Pleasant. Include the person’s full name and required identifiers, and use the facility code to avoid delays.

What Pigeonly code do I use for Mount Pleasant mail?

Use MPCF - 1113 as Mount Pleasant Correctional Center’s Pigeonly mailing code.

Can I send photos or books directly to an inmate at Mount Pleasant?

Photos should be ordered through Pelipost (4x6 or 5x7 prints, up to 10 photos per order). Books can’t be mailed by individuals; they must be shipped directly from approved vendors (Books N Things or Edward R. Hamilton Books).

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5 Ways to Send Money to Mount Pleasant if You Don't Have a Bank Account

Western Union is one of the easiest ways to add money to someone's commissary account using cash. Iowa DOC accepts electronic deposits through a few vendors, but Western Union is the one you can handle in person. Find a nearby agent using Western Union's locator or call 1-800-325-6000. At the location, you can pay with cash or debit.

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