Why are inmate books delayed after delivery
Okay my son got his books last friday at lansing. today is monday. does it take two weeks to get them don't understand do you got to ask someone first before u send them why he haven't got the books yet.
At Lansing Correctional Facility, it is normal for there to be a delay between when books arrive and when the inmate actually receives them.
You do not need special permission before sending books, as long as they are sent directly from an approved vendor like Amazon or a publisher. That part sounds like you did correctly.
Once the books arrive at the prison, they go through the mailroom where staff:
- Open and inspect them for contraband
- Verify they meet facility rules
- Process them for delivery
Even if they arrived Friday, they may not have been processed that same day. Weekends can slow things down, and Monday is often when staff begin working through the backlog.
A typical timeline is a few days to about a week after delivery, but it can sometimes take longer depending on:
- Mailroom workload
- Staffing levels
- Internal procedures
It usually does not take two full weeks, but delays like this are common. Your son should receive them once they clear inspection and are sent out during mail call.
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