How to Address Mail to Someone at St. Anthony Work Camp
Getting mail to St. Anthony Work Camp (SAWC) boils down to two things: using the right address and following Idaho Department of Correction mail rules so your letter actually gets through.
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Overview
Mail rules at St. Anthony Re-entry Center are strict—keeping it simple helps your letter get through. Residents can receive letters and photos only. No packages, no Polaroids, and no photos showing nudity. All personal mail is opened and searched for contraband; items that don't meet the rules may be returned or turned over to authorities. Don't include stamps or outside stationery—those aren't allowed. Residents with funds must purchase envelopes and postage through commissary, while indigent residents get stationery and postage for one personal letter per week. Legal mail is handled by facility resource center staff (or a designee) and opened in the resident's presence without being read, though it may be scanned. Publications must come directly from the publisher or an IDOC-approved vendor. Amazon isn't approved.
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Quick Facts
- Residents may receive only letters and photos; packages are not accepted.
- Personal mail is opened and searched for contraband; unacceptable items will be returned or turned over to authorities.
- Stamps and outside stationery are not accepted; residents with funds must buy envelopes and postage from the commissary.
- Indigent residents are provided stationery and postage for one personal letter per week.
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Common Questions
What can I send to someone at St. Anthony Re-entry Center?
You can send letters and photos, but not packages. Don’t send Polaroids or any photos showing nudity. Books and magazines must come directly from the publisher or an IDOC-approved vendor, and Amazon is not an approved vendor.
How should I address mail to someone at St. Anthony Work Camp (SAWC)?
Address mail using the resident’s committed name (no nicknames) and ID number on the first line, then list the housing unit and facility on the next line. Use the facility-specific mailing address listed on the St. Anthony page (not the Boise PO Box). Always include your full name and complete return address.
How is legal or confidential mail handled at St. Anthony Re-entry Center?
Legal and confidential mail is handled by the facility resource center staff or their designee. It’s opened or inspected in the incarcerated person’s presence but not read, and it may be scanned.
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