How do I write to a California inmate?

You don’t need to worry about how to address letters to an inmate or other rules….To ensure that the mail you want to send to a California inmate is promptly delivered to the intended party, you should follow these guidelines for addressing:

Inmate’s full name, CDC #
Institution name.
P.O. Box Housing.
City, CA ZIP code.

How do I send mail to North Kern State Prison?

Sending Mail to Inmates at North Kern State Prison

Facilities A & M. PO Box 5000. Delano, CA 93215-5000.
Facility B. PO Box 4999. Delano, CA 93216-4999.
Facility C. PO Box 5004. Delano, CA 93216-5004.
Facility D. PO Box 5005. Delano, CA 93215-5005.

How do you write to a prisoner you don’t know?

General Rules of Writing an Inmate in Prison

Write the full name of the prisoner.
Include the prisoner’s ID number.
Write your name and the return address on the envelope and in the letter.
Choose the correct envelope size.
Don’t put perfume on the letter.
Don’t decorate the letter in any way.

How do I contact a prisoner?

To confirm the inmates location (if unknown), Sentence Administration Corporate can be contacted from 8.30am to 4.30pm – Monday to Friday on (02) 8346 1000. When you make contact with the inmate, ask if you can have their MIN. Inmates can contact you by telephone but telephone calls cannot be made to inmates.

How many state prisons are in California?

32 state prisons
There are 32 state prisons in California, run by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The medical arm of this department is in receivership and is known as California Correction Health Care Services or CCHCS.

What can Prisoners receive as gifts?

Here’s our list of the five best things to send inmates in a care package:

Letters and Messages. According to PrisonPro.com, sending correspondence is the number one best way to help your loved one feel connected to home.
Commissary Money.
Photos.
Books, Magazines and Newspapers.
Celebratory Cards.

Is writing to prisoners safe?

Originally Answered: Is it safe to write letters to prisoners? Generally, yes. Just be careful not to give too much personal information about yourself and write inmates with the understanding not all of them just want a pen pal. Understand that a lot of inmates will just try and use you for things.

Where can I send an email to someone in prison?

Each email requires a “Stamp,” often available at more affordable rates than traditional postage, and can be purchased online and at JPay kiosks in the correctional facility. In many locations, you can attach a photo to an email, or even record a 30-second VideoGram to send along with your letter.

How can I find out if an inmate has been moved?

You can choose to be notified if the inmate is moved, or released. You can be notified via Text Message, Email, or Telephone. Start by accessing the various inmate searches by clicking on the corresponding State/Agency Below: Most of the search results will give you a ton of information including the current facility and housing information.

How can I make an appointment to visit an inmate in prison?

Appointments can be made either by e-mail and/or telephone, but only during specified hours. The 800 Visitors’ Information number and the CDCR website will have information regarding whether the prison you are visiting requires appointments and how to make an appointment.