How to Send Books, Magazines, or Religious Materials to an Inmate at Prince William - Manassas
Want to send reading materials to someone at Prince William - Manassas? The rules are straightforward but strict. Here's what gets accepted—and what doesn't—so you don't waste time or money on returned packages.
You can't send books or magazines from home to the Prince William - Manassas Detention Center. You also can't buy them elsewhere and mail them in. The facility provides its own reading materials, and outside items won't be accepted - packages typically get refused and returned.
Note: Greeting cards aren’t accepted for inmates at this facility, so stick with standard letters instead.
Newspapers are treated differently than books and magazines. If you want an inmate to receive a newspaper, it has to be mailed directly from the publisher - personal mailings or re-sent copies won’t meet the requirement.
Religious materials are allowed, but only under specific conditions. They must ship directly from the publisher and be approved by the Jail Chaplain before delivery. Your safest bet: arrange shipping straight from the publisher and know that chaplain approval is part of the process.
Important: Religious books must be soft covered - hardcovers won’t meet the facility’s requirement.
Avoid Returns
- ✓ For newspapers, make sure they’re mailed directly from the publisher to the inmate.
- ✓ For religious materials, use publisher-direct shipping (not a personal package).
- ✓ Confirm the religious material can be approved by the Jail Chaplain before you order it.
- ✓ If you’re sending a religious book, choose a softcover edition only.
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