The New Mail Rules at York County Prison: where to send standard mail and electronic alternatives
Sending mail to someone at York County Prison? The biggest change is simple: standard (non-legal) mail no longer goes to the prison's street address.
York County Prison stopped accepting standard (non-legal) mail at its physical address. If you send regular mail the old way, it won't reach the person you're writing to. All standard mail now goes through a vendor mailing address in Maryland. You can also use approved electronic options to get messages delivered.
All standard (non-legal) mail goes to a vendor address in Phoenix, Maryland. Include the incarcerated person's name and ID number so it gets matched correctly: Inmate and ID number York County Prison P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131
- ✓ Inmate full name
- ✓ Inmate ID number
- ✓ York County Prison
- ✓ P.O. Box 247
- ✓ Phoenix, MD 21131
TextBehind is an approved electronic option for reaching someone at York County Prison. You write your message through the TextBehind app or website, and it gets printed and delivered at the prison like regular mail. The inmate receives the printed copy. The original electronic version is destroyed.
York County Prison also supports electronic messaging and account activity through its current commissary or tablet vendors. If you want to message your loved one or add funds for messaging services, stick with the facility's approved vendor channels. Using the wrong platform means wasted money.
Tip: TextBehind messages are printed for the inmate, and the electronic original is destroyed. Before paying for messaging or adding funds, confirm you're using the facility's current approved tablet or commissary vendor.
Don't mail money to York County Prison. The facility will not accept personal checks, money orders, or cash sent through the mail.
- Use the visiting-area kiosks - Cash deposits can be made at kiosks located in each visiting area during normal visiting hours.
- Use approved online deposit options - You can also make deposits online through the facility’s current commissary or tablet vendors.
These changes only apply to standard (non-legal) mail. Legal mail can still go to the prison's street address: 3400 Concord Road, York, PA 17402.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Confirm the inmate’s full name and ID number before you send anything
- ✓ Send standard (non-legal) mail to: York County Prison, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131
- ✓ Do not mail cash, personal checks, or money orders
Remember: Standard (non-legal) mail no longer goes to York County Prison's street address. If you need a faster alternative, TextBehind lets you send a message electronically that gets printed and delivered to the inmate.
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