Inmate Mail and Correspondence

Mail and Correspondence

All correspondence must have a complete return name and address and be addressed in the following format:

RETURN ADDRESS:

Your Full Name

1234 Your Street

Lebanon, IN 46052

INMATE ADDRESS:

Inmate’s Full Name (including middle initial)

C/O Boone County Jail

1905 Indianapolis Ave

Lebanon, IN 46052

Example:

John W. Doe

C/O Boone County Jail

1905 Indianapolis Ave

Lebanon, IN 46052

ALL unacceptable or improperly addressed inmate mail will be returned to sender.

The Boone County Jail has strict mail procedures that must be followed for the safety and security of the facility, staff, and inmates. Please follow these rules to reduce delays and ensure a timely delivery of mail.

All letters must be written in black or blue pen only. Drawings or letters written in marker, crayon, pencil, or colored pen other than black or blue will be confiscated and placed in the inmate’s property bag. ALL unacceptable or improperly addressed inmate mail will be returned to sender.

Jail staff will not provide photocopies of any confiscated item(s) to inmates.

Inmate Mail Update 5/18/15: We are no longer accepting greeting cards to inmates; we are only accepting regular letters. You must include a complete return address, including, name & full address, or the letter will not be delivered to the inmate. It will go in their property tub and given to them when they are released.

Money Orders will be accepted; however, they must be completely filled out with the inmate’s full name and the purchaser’s full name and address.

The following is a sample of unacceptable items that will be returned to the sender or confiscated:

drugs, weapons, hazardous materials, etc.;
stationery, stamps, envelopes, post-its, etc;.
staples, paper clips, metal, plastic, laminations, balloons, jewelry, etc.;
stickers, labels, tape, glue, or any adhesives on the inside or outside of the envelope/letter;
greeting Cards, musical cards, glitter, paint, string, etc.;
mail containing bubble wrap or plastic; and
padded envelopes.
All photographs must be printed on glossy photo paper, like you would get printed at a drug store or photo lab. Pictures printed on regular printer paper will not be allowed.
Photographs or pictures that are pornographic, nude, suggestive, showing gangs, gang tattoos, or hand gestures (signs) are not allowed.
Do not send cash or checks; only money orders are accepted. Money orders must be completely filled out with the inmate’s full name and the purchaser’s full name and address.
Identification cards and phone cards are not allowed.
Mail that does not have a complete return address will be returned to sender. (Return address using a nick name will be refused.)
Do not draw on the envelope; neatly print all information.
Any items not listed that jeopardize the security of the facility are unacceptable.