How to Send Mail to Someone at Sarasota County Jail (where to mail it and what happens next)
All inmate mail goes to an offsite PO Box - not directly to the jail. Address your envelope or postcard like this: Sarasota County Corrections Facility INMATE NAME, ID NUMBER PO Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131
Don’t skip the ID number: If the envelope doesn’t clearly include the inmate’s full name and inmate ID number, it will be returned to sender.
When your letter arrives, staff scan it into the jail's system. Postcards, letters, greeting cards - all get digitized. The inmate won't receive the original paper. Instead, they view scanned copies on the facility's kiosks or tablets.
Plan for it to be gone: After scanning, the original mailed item is destroyed.
Mail gets rejected for two main reasons: contraband and addressing mistakes. If staff find contraband in the mail, they'll seize it and notify both the inmate and the sender explaining why. And if you forget to include the inmate's full name and ID number on the envelope, the mail gets returned to you.
- Wait until release - the free download window applies after the inmate is released.
- Log in at textbehind.com - use the inmate’s number and password.
- Download what you need within 30 days - they can download their scanned photos, messages, and postal mail for free for up to 30 days after release.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Mail everything to: Sarasota County Corrections Facility, INMATE NAME, ID NUMBER, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131
- ✓ Clearly print the inmate’s full name and inmate ID number on the outside (missing either can mean “return to sender”)
- ✓ Don’t include contraband - if something is seized, both you and the inmate will be notified and told the reason
- ✓ If you want a faster option, two-way electronic messaging through GettingOut costs $0.25 per message
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