Mail and photos: acceptable delivery methods and envelope rules
RIDOC states that all mail is only accepted when it arrives through the U.S. Postal Service, and the sender must pay the postage. RIDOC also states that incoming mail must be in a white envelope, with an exception for manila envelopes from attorneys.
Mail handling varies by facility. The Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility delivers personal mail (letters, drawings, and pictures) digitally to detainees via tablet. It uses a central PO Box for mail processing with an address format that includes the inmate's booking number (BN#). Wyatt warns that booking numbers are machine-scanned. If the machine cannot read the booking number, the mail will not be delivered.
Common Questions
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Can I send photos or drawings to someone in custody?
RIDOC states inmate mail is only accepted through the U.S. Postal Service, so photos and drawings should be sent by USPS. At the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, the facility states personal mail (including pictures and drawings) is digitally delivered to the detainee via tablet, and it uses a mailing format that includes the inmate booking number (BN#).
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