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Can an inmate receive mail?
Inmate mail is addressed in Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and Chapter 5, Article 41 (Page 94) of the Departments Operation Manual located at our web site:
http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Regulations/Adult_Operations/docs/DOM/DOM%20Ch%205-Printed%20Final.pdf
The inmate may receive the following first class mail at the institution:
Photographs (no Polaroid)
Calendars
Postage embossed envelopes, maximum of forty
Blank envelopes
Writing paper/tablets (white or yellow lined only - no cotton papers
Typing paper (no cotton paper)
Legal paper
Children's drawings
Forty postage stamps (personalized postage stamps will not be accepted)
Can I send books to an inmate?
CCR Title 15 Section 3134.1 covers the mailing in of books. Books must be soft covered and sent from a departmentally approved book distributor, book store or publisher. Additional information may be located in DOM, Chapter 5, Section 54010.8.
Books must be sent in directly from a book distributor.
Inmates may have only 10 books in their possession. When they receive new books, they must turn in their old ones. These old books must be donated or sent home at the inmate's expense. Most inmates donate their books to the library, etc.
Most families use Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble, which are both reliable book vendors. If you are having a book sent in from a college or some other non-traditional book distributor, please check with the prison first.
Book shipments are not considered Quarterly Packages or Special Purchases. There is no limit per quarter on book shipments; the only restriction is that inmates may have no more than 10 books in their possession at any one time. If your inmate can read 10 books a week, then you may send in 10 books a week! Of course, R&R may be backed up, and he/she may not get them every week.....so be careful about getting backed up!!
When you send in a box of books from a distributor, it comes into the mailroom. The mailroom staff sorts all the different packages out, and sends them to the various departments. Books go to R&R and are logged in there. They go through R&R because books are considered 'personal property'. The inmate will receive a 'ducat' to go to R&R, where he/she will be able to pick up the books and trade in his/her old ones. This process may take some time. Whenever the mail gets backed up, R&R also tends to get backed up. This is especially true during holidays, lockdowns, etc.
Can an inmate have personal property?
Every inmate is allowed to have personal property as long as they adhere to the requirement of having no more than six cubic feet of property. The type and amount of personal property an inmate may have is covered in California Code of Regulation, Article 9, beginning with section 3190. The personal property is identified in more detail in the Departments Operations Manual, Chapter 5, Article 43 page 120. This article is broken into prison missions, Reception Center (section 54030.17), Levels I, II, III, Male Conservation Camps and Community Correctional Facilities (section 54030.18), Levels III/IV (section 54030.19), Female Offenders Program (section 54030.21), and High Security and Transitional Housing (section 54030.20). For questions regarding allowable inmate property at an institution, please view: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Regulations/Adult_Operations/docs/DOM/DOM%20Ch%205-Printed%20Final.pdf
Property includes, but is not limited to, items such as personal clothing, personal care/hygiene items, food, games, jewelry, appliances, or books.
Inmates are required upon request by institution staff to properly account for all personal property registered in their name and number. If an inmate fails to account for personal property registered in his/her name and number, or is in possession of property which is not registered to him/her they may receive a disciplinary action. In addition any property not accounted for on the inmates property receipt is considered contraband and subject to confiscation.
Personal property not meeting the criteria in section 3190 of the California Code of Regulations, will be disposed of by either mailing the property to an individual willing to accept the property (if the inmate has sufficient funds in his trust account), returning the item to the sender if the inmate has enough funds in his trust account, donating the property/items to a charitable organization as designated by the prison or to the prison, or disposing of the property/items according to prison procedures.
When property is considered contraband it will be retained by staff until the completion of all disciplinary, investigative, or due process and court requirements, and then be disposed of according to prison procedures.
Can I send a package to an inmate?
Receiving personal property packages is a privilege for an inmate. Refer to the privilege chart for further information. An inmate may receive personal property packages, 30 pounds maximum weight each, per year; exclusive of special purchases and based upon his privilege group, from approved vendors. Inmates may review vendor catalogs at the prison and inform family of their requests. The approved vendor list may be located on our web site at: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Visitors/Approved_Vendors.html
Delivery by staff of packages and special purchases will be completed as soon as possible, but not later than 15 calendar days, except during holiday seasons such as Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, and during lockdowns of affected inmates. (California Code of Regulations section 3134.1)
Inmates are allowed special purchases of authorized personal property items from locally-approved special purchase vendors. Individuals may not send in packages directly, the package must be sent by an approved vendor. Special purchases may include health care appliances prescribed by prison health care staff, legal reference material, books, and legal pads not available in the institution canteen, correspondence courses (subject to approval by a supervisor of correctional education programs and designated custody staff), religious items (subject to approval by institutional chaplain and designated custody staff), entertainment appliances and Musical Instruments, (based upon privilege group and/or security level/institution mission). (California Code of Regulations section 3190)
Inmates in privilege group D or in Administrative Segregation or Security Housing are eligible for a personal property package after completion of one year of Privilege Group D assignment. (California Code of Regulations, Article 3.5, Section 3044)
Can I send money to an inmate?
You may send in funds, money order or personal check, with the inmate's name and CDCR number on the form to be deposited into the inmate's trust account. You may send funds electronically through one of three companies:
- JPAY at www.jpay.com
- WESTERN UNION at www.westernunion.com
- ACCESS SECURE DEPOSITS at www.inmatedeposits.com
You must have either a credit or debit card to use this service. Before mailing in a personal check or money order please be sure to check if the institution has a separate post office box address to receive money orders as some require this.
When an inmate has a Restitution Fine and Direct Order Collection a portion of any money you send in will be used to pay that fine or collection. Effective January 1, 2007 and thereafter, when an inmate owes any obligation pursuant to a restitution fine imposed by a court, the department shall deduct 50 percent or the balance owing, whichever is less, from the inmate's wages and trust account deposits regardless of the source of such income. In addition, an administrative fee of 10 percent of the deduction shall be deducted to reimburse the department for its administrative costs, for a maximum deduction of 55 percent. The amount deducted, less the administrative fee, shall be transferred to the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for deposit in the Crime Victims' Restitution Fund in the State Treasury. (CCR § 3097) You may contact the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board at 800-777-9229 or www.victimcompensation.ca.gov.
Source: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/ombuds/arrival.html
What else can I help you with?
What time of the day do inmates receive mail?
Inmates typically receive mail in the morning when mail is distributed in the correctional facility. This timing can vary depending on the facility's schedule and mail delivery process.
Can you receive mail in solitary confinement?
Yes, inmates in solitary confinement can usually receive mail, although there may be restrictions on the type and frequency of mail they can receive. This can vary depending on the correctional facility's policies and the reasons for the inmate's placement in solitary confinement.
Can you send needles threw the mail?
Sending needles through the mail is regulated by postal services and may require special packaging or labeling to ensure safety. Check with your local postal service or courier company for their specific regulations on sending needles through the mail.
How can I write to Lisa Michelle Lambert?
You can write to Lisa Michelle Lambert by sending a letter to her at the correctional facility where she is currently housed. Make sure to include her full name, ID number, and the correct address of the facility. Keep in mind that all mail sent to inmates is typically screened by prison staff.
Is sending sending US dollars to US by post legal?
Sending US dollars by post within the US is legal, but it is not recommended due to the risk of theft or loss. It is safer to use electronic methods like bank transfers or online payment services. If you must send cash, consider using registered mail for added security.
What is the address of San Quentin State Prison?
to mail letters to inmates its C.S.P San Quentin InMates name F- C- San Quentin, CA 94974
Can prison inmates mail letters?
Usually yes, subject to some restrictions.
Can inmates receive email?
Depending on the state, inmates may be allowed to receive certified mail. Check with your local Department of Corrections before sending mail.
What process do inmates go through to send letters?
Except for the fact that their mail is subject to being read and censored - unless they are on some type of legal or admionistrative restriction in the amount of mail they may send, there are no other restrictions.
What time of the day do inmates receive mail?
Inmates typically receive mail in the morning when mail is distributed in the correctional facility. This timing can vary depending on the facility's schedule and mail delivery process.
Do inmates received mails while on lockdown?
Yes, inmates can receive mail while on lockdown, although there may be restrictions or delays depending on the facility's policies and the nature of the lockdown. Typically, mail is still processed, but access to it might be limited to ensure security. In some cases, certain types of mail may be prioritized or withheld based on the situation. It's best to check with the specific correctional facility for their rules regarding mail during lockdowns.
Can you receive mail in solitary confinement?
Yes, inmates in solitary confinement can usually receive mail, although there may be restrictions on the type and frequency of mail they can receive. This can vary depending on the correctional facility's policies and the reasons for the inmate's placement in solitary confinement.
Where does Quentin Tarantino receive his mail?
in a letter box
Do inmates on rikers island receive mail on holidays?
No one receives mail on holidays.
Can prison inmates receive books in the mail?
Anything shipped united states postal Amazon.com call prison always and ask what they accept. Has to come directly from manufacture if Montgomery publishishers clearinghouse mags such as sports illustrated maxim penthouse can be accepted for long timers. Books amozon maybe Barnes n noble directly shipped cusps and newspaper subscribcriptions from their hometown is usually allowed 1yr at a time
How do you mail a package to san quentin state prison?
I want to send writing material to San Quentin to a inmate what is allowed?
Who is someone sending mail to my address?
The person sending mail to your address is likely someone who knows your address and wants to communicate with you through mail.
