How to Address Mail to Someone at Simpson County Detention Center (KY)
Sending mail to someone in jail is usually simple—until you use the wrong address. Simpson County Detention Center has different addresses depending on what you're sending, and using the right one is the fastest way to avoid delays or returned mail.
The jail routes mail differently depending on what it is. Regular personal letters go one place; legal mail and commissary deposits go somewhere else entirely. Send something to the wrong address - or leave off key details - and it can get stuck in processing limbo.
For regular (non-legal) mail, include the resident's name and ID on the first line. Here's the format: Resident Name - Resident ID Simpson County Jail PO BOX 76550 Highland Heights, KY 41076
Tip: Double-check the address format before sending. Small mistakes can cause delays.
Legal mail and commissary deposits use a different address: Simpson County Jail 217 E Kentucky St. Franklin, KY 42134
Label it clearly: Mark legal mail as "Legal Mail" on the envelope. Staff will open it in the resident's presence and inspect it for contraband - clear labeling ensures it gets handled correctly.
Sending a money order for commissary? You can mail it in a separate envelope, but write "commissary" on the outside. That label tells staff exactly what it is and how to process it.
- ✓ Mail money orders for commissary in a separate envelope
- ✓ Clearly mark the envelope as “commissary”
- ✓ Include the resident’s name and resident ID so it can be credited correctly
- ✓ Follow the facility’s published procedures to help avoid processing delays
All incoming mail goes through screening. Personal letters are processed separately from legal mail. Legal correspondence is opened in front of the resident and checked for contraband - another reason to label it correctly and use the right address.
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- ✓ Use the PO Box address for regular (non-legal) mail: PO BOX 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076
- ✓ Put the resident’s name and resident ID on the address line (Resident Name - Resident ID)
- ✓ Send legal mail and commissary deposits to the street address: 217 E Kentucky St., Franklin, KY 42134
- ✓ Clearly mark legal mail and commissary deposits so they’re routed correctly
- ✓ If you mail a money order, send it in a separate envelope and clearly mark it as “commissary”
- ✓ Follow the jail’s published procedures to help keep mail from being delayed
Not allowed: Residents cannot send mail to other residents at this facility.
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