How to Address Mail and Send Photos to Someone at Sutter County Jail
Nothing's more frustrating than having mail returned when you're just trying to stay connected. Use the exact address format below and keep everything plain—that's how it clears the mailroom without delays.
Address your envelope exactly like this: Name of Incarcerated Person SC#-XXXXX (Sutter County Number) c/o Sutter County Jail 1077 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA 95993
Envelope Allowed
- ✓ Incarcerated person’s name
- ✓ Incarcerated person number (SC#-XXXXX)
- ✓ Recipient address (the jail’s address)
- ✓ Your name and return address
- ✓ No other writing on the envelope beyond what’s needed for addressing
Photos are allowed, but keep them plain and small. No writing, stickers, or alterations - and nothing larger than 3" x 5". If you're printing photos at a store or from your phone, stick to that size limit or they'll get rejected.
Expect every letter and photo to be checked. All incoming and outgoing mail at Sutter County Jail gets inspected for contraband - that's why envelope rules are so strict. Extra writing or anything unusual on the outside can slow things down or get your mail refused. Your safest bet? Keep it simple. A normal envelope, correctly addressed, nothing extra added. The fewer things there are to examine, the faster your mail gets through.
Watch for this: Keep everything plain. Extra writing on the envelope or altered items can trigger delays or rejection.
Don't send packages. Sutter County Jail doesn't accept them for incarcerated persons - anything sent as a package gets returned to you.
Want to send reading materials? They have to come from the right source. Books, newspapers, magazines, and periodicals are only accepted when mailed directly from a publisher, bookseller, or vendor. You can't bring them in yourself - the jail doesn't accept reading materials from visitors.
Checklist
- ✓ Write the address exactly as: Name of Incarcerated Person + SC#-XXXXX, c/o Sutter County Jail, 1077 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95993
- ✓ Include the incarcerated person’s name and SC#-XXXXX on the envelope
- ✓ Include only addresses (recipient and your return address) - no extra writing on the envelope
- ✓ Send photos only if they’re unadorned and no larger than 3" x 5"
- ✓ Skip packages entirely - packages are not accepted and will be returned to sender
- ✓ Send books/newspapers/magazines/periodicals only if they come directly from the publisher/bookseller/vendor
- ✓ Don’t bring books, magazines, or periodicals to hand over on visiting days (they won’t be accepted)
Reminder: All mail gets inspected for contraband. Keep your letters and photos simple, follow the rules, and you'll avoid delays.
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