Mail and photos: addressing, scanning, and common content rules

Mail rules can be strict, and small mistakes can mean your letter gets delayed or rejected. Carter County says all incoming and outgoing mail must include the sender's and recipient's first and last name and full address on the envelope. Washita County emphasizes using the correct postage and says inmates have the right to send and receive as much mail as they want (as long as they follow restrictions). Incoming and outgoing mail is regularly opened and checked for illegal items or contraband. Washita County also states outgoing mail may be read if there is reasonable belief it threatens someone's safety or the security of the jail.

• ✓ No lipstick, lip gloss, or scents on any material
• ✓ No metallic fixtures or stickers of any kind
• ✓ Use full sender and recipient names and full addresses on the envelope

Some Oklahoma agencies process routine mail through a scanning program. Oklahoma DOC policy states that, to reduce contraband, incoming routine mail will be electronically processed and scanned by a contracted vendor. For legal mail, Washita County states that letters from attorneys, courts, or elected public officials will be opened in the inmate's presence. Some county pages list mail alongside other contact options. Payne County tells family and friends they may visit an inmate through video visitation, call an inmate, or mail an inmate in custody at the Payne County Sheriff's Office.