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How to Address Mail to Someone at York CI (Format & Tips)

Missing key details on your envelope? Your letter could get delayed or misrouted. Here's the format to use so your mail actually reaches the right person at York CI.

• 1 min read • portal.ct.gov
How to Address Mail to Someone at York CI (Format & Tips)

Start with the incarcerated person's full name on the envelope. York CI requires this on all correspondence - it's how staff identify who the mail belongs to during sorting.

Add the inmate number right next to the name. York CI requires this on all correspondence, and it's especially helpful when multiple people share similar names.

Use York CI's facility address on the envelope. This ensures your letter routes correctly through the mailroom.

Before mailing anything, confirm your loved one is still at York CI using the Connecticut Department of Correction Inmate Search. Transfers happen - sending mail to the wrong facility adds unnecessary delays.

Note: Skip padded mailing envelopes. They raise security concerns and will slow down delivery at York CI.

How to Address Mail to Someone at York CI (Format & Tips)

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