Sending mail to someone at Okaloosa County Jail: what’s allowed and how mail is delivered
Mail rules at Okaloosa County Jail are strict but straightforward: send written letters or approved legal material only. Everything gets screened and delivered digitally through HomeWAV.
Okaloosa County Jail accepts two types of mail: written letters and approved legal material. Stick to regular correspondence on paper, and your mail should get through without issues.
Note: Greeting cards aren’t allowed here, even if they’re simple or store-bought.
Prohibited Items
- ✓ Greeting cards
- ✓ Newspapers
- ✓ Magazines
- ✓ Large envelopes
- ✓ Bubble/padded envelopes (including padded mailers)
- ✓ Anything sent in a large or padded envelope (it will be rejected and returned to the sender unopened)
Your envelope choice matters here. Large envelopes and anything padded or bubble-wrapped will be rejected and returned unopened - your loved one won't see it at all.
All incoming and outgoing mail is screened. Staff inspect it to intercept contraband and maintain facility security.
Once the jail receives your letter, it doesn't get handed over as-is. Staff scan all mail into the inmate's HomeWAV account, where they can read it on tablets or kiosks.
Good to know: Your loved one will likely read a digital copy of your letter rather than the original paper you mailed.
Tips to Avoid Rejection
- ✓ Send a written letter (not a greeting card)
- ✓ Use a plain, standard envelope (no bubble/padding and not oversized)
- ✓ Avoid newspapers and magazines entirely
- ✓ Include a clear return address so rejected items can be returned to you
Sending legal mail? Stick to approved legal material only. The same delivery process applies - everything gets scanned into the inmate's HomeWAV account for tablet or kiosk access.
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