First, go to your My Account and make sure you've added an inmate profile. If not there yet, you’ll need to create one using their full name, inmate ID, and facility. Once added, click on Letter or Postcard, write your message, and upload any photos if you’d like. When you’re done, just click Send. We print your letter and photos and mail them from our office in Florida directly to their facility through USPS, they receive it as regular mail at mail

Your inmate can send her letter to the InmateAid mailing address instead of your home address. This is part of our Letters from Inmates service. Once her letter arrives, we receive it, scan it, and upload it to your Account Dashboard, where you can read it anytime. This means you don’t have to share your personal address, which gives you an extra layer of privacy and peace of mind. The service is optional and costs $1.89 per letter

All letters sent through InmateAid are printed and mailed via USPS, just like standard mail. Once the letter arrives at the facility, it goes through the jail or prison’s mailroom, where it’s inspected and then delivered to the inmate. In most cases, your friend will receive the letter without any issues. The only delays that can happen are due to mail processing times or the facility’s internal mail procedures. It’s very rare for mail to be restricted unless

Postcards sent through InmateAid are printed and mailed via USPS, just like standard mail. Once they arrive at the facility, they go through the mailroom for inspection and are then delivered to the inmate during regular mail distribution. There isn’t a notification or tracking system once the mail reaches the facility, so you won’t receive confirmation of delivery. The best way to know they received it is if they mention it in a call or write back to

A letter typically takes 2-3 days to arrive at the facility, depending on postal service speed. However, once it reaches the facility, it must go through the prison mailroom for screening, which can add several additional days before it is delivered to the inmate. The total time for an inmate to receive a letter can range from 5 to 10 days, depending on the facility's mailroom processes and workload.

When you send electronic letters or pictures to an inmate at California State Prison, Solano, the delivery process involves several steps: Transmission to Facility: Electronic messages are typically delivered to the prison within 24 to 48 hours after being sent. Screening and Approval: Upon arrival, prison staff review the content to ensure it complies with facility regulations. The time required for this screening can vary based on staff workload and the volume of incoming correspondence.

There isn't a specific character limit, but the app allows for a two-page, single-spaced letter, which is typically sufficient and offered at a very reasonable price.

Yes, a person can typically send a postcard to an inmate and include their email address or other contact information, as long as it complies with the facility's mail rules. However, there are important considerations: Facility Policies: Each facility has specific guidelines for inmate correspondence. Ensure that including an email address or contact information is permitted and that it doesn't violate any rules. Postcard Format: Many facilities require postcards to be of a certain size

The members of InmateAid can send and receive letters from their inmates. Yes, InmateAid scans the inmate's letter and places it in the member's account. The member receives an email letting them know there is a letter to retrieve. There is a fee to 'unlock' the letter, it is less than $2. This Service is perfect for overseas communication, it's fast, safe, inexpensive, and reliable since 2012.

2-3 days, but be mindful that the distribution of the mail to the innmates is up to the correctional officers who run the mailroom