How to Send Messages to Inmates

You can use your phone or computer to send emails, letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send a message, start by searching for an inmate at Pruntytown Correctional Center.

Sending Photos and Postcards

A great way to send love and support to a loved one at Pruntytown Correctional Center is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.

Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Pruntytown Correctional Center.

Frequently asked questions about Pruntytown Correctional Center

1. How long does it take to deliver a message?

   If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Pruntytown Correctional Center.

2. How much does it cost to send a message to Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.

3. What services can I use to contact an inmate at Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   Penmate

   You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's an easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.

   Securus messaging

   Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Pruntytown Correctional Center. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.

   JPay

   Some county jails and state prisons may support sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.

   Smart Jail Mail

   You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Pruntytown Correctional Center. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.

4. What is the mailing address of Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   Mailing address:

   Pruntytown Correctional Center
   2006 Trap Springs Rd
   Grafton, WV 26354
   Phone: (304) 265-6111

5. What are the visiting hours at Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   Visiting hours at Pruntytown Correctional Center vary by housing unit and security level. Generally, visits are scheduled on weekends and holidays, with some facilities offering weekday visits. Contact the facility directly at (304) 265-6111 or check their website for the current visiting schedule. Visits typically last 30-60 minutes and must be scheduled in advance.

6. What items are prohibited when sending mail to Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   Prohibited items typically include: cash, personal checks, stamps, stickers, glitter, glue, tape, staples, paperclips, polaroid photos, musical or blank greeting cards, hardcover books, magazines with staples, and any items containing metal or electronics. Only send letters on plain white paper with blue or black ink. Photos must be printed on regular photo paper (no Polaroids). Always check with Pruntytown Correctional Center for their specific mail policies.

7. How do I send money to an inmate at Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   You can send money to an inmate at Pruntytown Correctional Center through several methods: 1) Online using JPay, Access Corrections, or the facility's approved vendor, 2) Money orders mailed directly to the facility with the inmate's name and ID number, 3) Kiosks located in the facility lobby, or 4) Over the phone using a credit or debit card. Fees vary by method, typically ranging from $2.95 to $11.95 per transaction.

8. Can I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   Many facilities now offer video visitation as an alternative to in-person visits. At Pruntytown Correctional Center, video visits may be available through services like Penmate, Securus Video Connect, GTL, or ICSolutions. Video visits typically cost $10-20 for 20-30 minutes and must be scheduled in advance. You'll need a computer or smartphone with a camera and reliable internet connection. Contact the facility for their specific video visitation policies and approved vendors.

9. What identification do I need to visit an inmate at Pruntytown Correctional Center?

   All visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who can provide the minor's birth certificate. Some facilities require visitors to be on the inmate's approved visitation list, which may require a background check. Contact Pruntytown Correctional Center for specific ID requirements and visitor approval procedures.

10. How can I find out an inmate's release date?

    To find an inmate's release date at Pruntytown Correctional Center, you can: 1) Use the online inmate search tool if available, 2) Call the facility's records department, 3) Contact the inmate's case manager or counselor, or 4) Have the inmate provide this information during a call or visit. For privacy reasons, some facilities only release this information to immediate family members.

Programs & Services

Pruntytown Correctional Center is a level 4 medium-high-security institution located in Taylor County, West Virginia. It is designed to provide primary and outreach programs to adult male offenders, giving them skills to change their lives upon re-entry to the community. One of the programs provided by Pruntytown is substance abuse treatment tailored to specific offender situations through RAP (Reducing Addictive Programming) programs designed to change thinking patterns and coping skills.

Pruntytown also offers classes in refining work-taking behaviors like teamwork, time management, resiliency, responsibility, punctuality (Moving Forward) that prepares the prisoners for rebuild civilian responsibility and re-entering the workforce with necessary communication skills and right kind professional practices. Additionally, EduCorps Head Start focuses on ensuring inmates with dependents understand economic principles, work requirements, job readiness assistance, relocation assistance and childcare support . EduCorps Reading From Life anticipates vocational guidance motivation and educational encouragements, it also coordinates if mentally altered upon entrance to fulfill designation in preparation for familiar parenthood while in confinement. The facility commits its Exemplary Service, Cultural Diversity Imbalance Rehabilitation (C-DIRe) program to provide previously improved classes of perception tools of diversion strategies, racial systemic revenge among other corrections to improve self-in-resource-draft in multiple beneficial ways. Nevertheless It has additional educational services to provide distant learning opportunity to inmates, aspiring towards providing associate degrees or certificates programs worked around supervicine programs thereby covering more improvement ground as programmes given out is independent of periods setting allowing freedom with thorough more concerned about results development.

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Daily Life & Visitation

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