Reviewed on: April 10,2026
General Prison Questions-Terminology

What address do you use to send a book or magazine?

What address do you use to send a book or magazine????

To the physical address of the prison, not a PO Box.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer October 23,2014 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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To the physical address of the prison, not a PO Box. You MUST have the inmate's name and ID number for it to reach them successfully and without delay.

Accepted Answer Date Created: October 23,2014
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