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Inmate Mail -- Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Additional questions about inmate mail may be e-mailed to: PrisonerInfo@oakgov.com

How do I send mail to an inmate?

What can I send to an inmate?

Can I send an inmate a package?

Can I drop off mail for an inmate?

Can I leave a message for an inmate?

Can I subscribe to magazines and/or send books to an inmate?

 

How do I send mail to an inmate?

The mailing address is:

Inmate Name (cell location and Inmate Number)
P.O. Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
You must include a valid return address.

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What can I send to an inmate?

Plain cards and letters only. Nothing below allowed:

  • Cards larger than 5x7
  • Glues
  • Ink stamps
  • Glitter
  • Stains
  • White out
  • Lipstick
  • Perfume
  • Tape
  • Newspaper clippings
  • Photographs larger than 5x7 (10 picture limit)
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Stickers
  • Stamps
  • Envelopes
  • Instant photos
  • Nude photographs
Mail will be returned to sender if it contains any of the above items.

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Can I send an inmate a package?

No, plain cards and letters only.


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Can I drop off mail for an inmate?

Mail must arrive via the U.S. Postal system.


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Can I leave a message for an inmate?

The only message that can be delivered is a death notification of a family member, after confirmation of the death.


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Can I subscribe to magazines and/or send books to an inmate?

Only new soft cover books and magazines may be sent to an inmate but they must come directly from the publisher or Internet distributor.  There is a limit of four (4) books per delivery.


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