Mailing a Letter to Winston County Jail: What Gets Through and What Gets Rejected
Sending mail to someone at Winston County Jail? Small details can make the difference between delivery and rejection. Use this checklist to get it right the first time.
Every letter needs the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. Your return address must be clearly visible too - if it's missing or hard to read, the mail may not get processed.
Tip: Double-check the name spelling and booking number before sealing. One wrong digit can prevent the letter from reaching the right person.
Only standard 6" x 9" envelopes are accepted. Keep it plain - no stamps, stickers, or decorations.
- ✓ Envelope is standard size: 6" x 9"
- ✓ No stamps on the envelope
- ✓ No stickers
- ✓ No decorations or other embellishments
All incoming mail gets inspected for contraband before delivery. The facility is strict about what's allowed, and anything prohibited means your letter won't make it through.
- ✓ Cash or currency
- ✓ Pornographic or sexually explicit materials
- ✓ Contraband items
- ✓ Food or drink items
Warning: Don't try to sneak in anything that isn't allowed. Keep your letter simple and compliant so it actually gets delivered.
Care packages aren't allowed through the mail. Cash is also prohibited - don't tuck money into a letter. To add funds to an inmate's account, use the jail's approved deposit process instead.
Printable-checklist
- ✓ Address the envelope with the inmate’s full name and booking number
- ✓ Put a clear return address on the envelope
- ✓ Use only a standard 6" x 9" envelope
- ✓ Keep the envelope plain (no stamps, stickers, or embellishments)
- ✓ Do not include cash/currency, food/drink, or anything that could be considered contraband
- ✓ Expect mail to be inspected for contraband before delivery
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