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Will mail arrive if the inmate’s facility is wrong?

It says the inmate is at one facility on this web site when he's actually at a different facility, will he still receive the letter ?

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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer February 20,2015 · Send Inmate Mail
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The inmate pages are created and maintained by the members and users of the site. We do not monitor or verify this self-generated content. If you want to use the service on the website, you will need to set up a profile. If you need help, please send us the inmate's name,inmate ID, state and facility name and we will set it up for you. If you send a letter to the wrong facility through InmateAid, send us the changes and we will resend it for you at no charge.

Accepted Answer Date Created: February 20,2015
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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 2026.