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do i mail inmate letter with pen or pencil?

when I mail a letter do I write with pen or pencil? can it be a regular letter?

you  can write in either pen or pencil, there are no restrictions for a normal letter being sent.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer March 08,2014 · Send Inmate Mail
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you  can write in either pen or pencil, there are no restrictions for a normal letter being sent. do not spray perfume on the paper or place any stickers or anything that might get the letter returned. keep it simple. try our letter writing service, the best part is the photo option. they are 4 x 6 glossy photos that are prison-approved and look great! have you been promising to send some pictures??

Accepted Answer Date Created: March 08,2014
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2017.