Richmond County Jail Mail Rules: What You Can and Can't Send
Richmond County Jail has strict mail rules, and mail that breaks them can be destroyed. Use the checklist below to make sure your letter and photos don't get rejected.
Every incoming non-legal envelope must clearly show the inmate's full name and inmate ID. If either one is missing, the jail can treat your mail as non-compliant and reject it during processing.
Include a return address on the envelope. Without one, the jail considers your mail prohibited and can reject it.
Keep everything letter-sized and scanner-friendly. Incoming mail must be no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, no thicker than light card stock, and able to feed through a sheet-fed scanner.
Photographs are the only enclosure Richmond County Jail allows. Don't add anything else to the envelope besides your written pages and photos.
- ✓ Photos must be printed on photo paper
- ✓ Maximum of 10 photographs per package
Don't send cash, checks, or any other form of currency with inmate correspondence. Even with good intentions, money in the envelope violates the jail's mail rules.
Expect everything to be screened. All incoming mail is opened, inspected, and may be read to check for contraband and confirm it follows jail rules.
Warning: Mail that contains contraband or violates jail rules will be destroyed. It will not be returned to you or the inmate.
Packing Tips
- ✓ Write the inmate’s full name and inmate ID on the envelope
- ✓ Include your return address on the envelope
- ✓ Keep mail letter-sized (8.5 x 11 inches), no thicker than light card stock, and suitable for a sheet-fed scanner
- ✓ Only include photographs as enclosures (no other inserts)
- ✓ Print photos on photo paper and keep it to 10 photos per package
- ✓ Never mail cash, checks, or any form of currency
- Check size and thickness. Use letter-size pages only (8.5 x 11) and keep materials no thicker than light card stock so they can go through a sheet-fed scanner.
- Stick to photos only for enclosures. If you are including anything beyond the written letter, make it photographs and nothing else.
- Count and format your photos. Limit it to 10 photos per package, and make sure they are printed on photo paper.
- Assume it will be inspected. Mail is opened and inspected for contraband and rule violations, so remove anything that could cause it to be rejected.
- Address it clearly. Put the inmate’s full name and inmate ID on the envelope, and add a return address.
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