How to send messages, photos, and packages
Washington State Penitentiary records and monitors video visits. Rule violations—including prohibited conduct or allowing non-approved visitors—can lead to suspension or termination of both video and in-person visitation privileges. Schedule all video visits through Securus at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments are 30 minutes and filled first-come, first-served; available hours vary by facility schedule. When setting up your Securus account, enter your exact legal first name, last name, and date of birth. Don't include a middle name or initial—contact Securus if you need corrections. Phone calls placed by incarcerated people are outbound only, and they're monitored and recorded. The exception: unmonitored legal calls to numbers recognized by the state's bar association. Family emergencies go through the prison's emergency message process. Need to close a ConnectNetwork account? Call (800) 483–8314.
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Getting a letter delivered to Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) comes down to a few details: use an approved carrier, address it correctly, and skip anything that'll get your mail rejected. Follow the checklist below to send it right the first time.
Mail rules can feel picky, but following them saves time and helps your letter actually reach your loved one. Here's what you need to know about prohibited items, legal mail, and non-English correspondence at Washington State Penitentiary.
Schedule video visits through Securus at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments are 30 minutes and filled first‑come, first‑served, so check Securus for open slots and the facility’s video hours.
Yes. Video visits are recorded and monitored, and prohibited conduct can result in suspension or termination of visiting privileges. Phone calls are also monitored and recorded, except for unmonitored legal calls to numbers recognized by the state’s bar association.
You can't call into the facility—the incarcerated person places outbound calls using their assigned PIN. To receive calls, set up a ConnectNetwork AdvancePay account. If you need to close the account, call (800) 483–8314.
No. Do not send cash, personal checks, or postage stamps to someone at Washington State Penitentiary. Those items are rejected and returned to the sender at the incarcerated person’s expense.
Mark the front of the envelope with wording like “Legal Mail,” “Attorney/Client,” or “Confidential.” Legal mail (including mail clearly from a court) is opened in the incarcerated person’s presence so staff can verify it qualifies as legal mail and check for contraband.
Non-English correspondence—both incoming and outgoing—gets reviewed by the facility. Translation is handled by a Department-certified translator when available, or sent to a contracted vendor.
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Visiting someone at Washington State Penitentiary starts with getting approved—and that takes time. Here's what the current timeline looks like, why duplicate applications backfire, and how the "one-list" rule might affect your plans.
Visiting someone at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) starts with getting approved through Washington DOC's electronic visitor application. The process is straightforward, but the wait can be long—gather your documents before you begin.
