Yuma County Detention Center: Inmate Mail

Inmate Mail

In an effort to ensure safety and security for the inmates, the community, and facility staff, the Yuma County Detention Center modified it's policy regarding inmate mail as of July 7, 2009. The change in policy has not only streamlined the processing of inmate mail, but has also decreased the man hours required to complete this task.

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Mailing Address

All prisoner postcards and legal mail will need to be addressed as follows:

Inmate's full name
Inmate's Jacket Number
200 West Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364

If you do not know the inmate's jacket, contact the Detention Center at (928) 782-9871. Select the option for Admitting and you will be connected to the Admitting Clerk.

U.S. Mail

All incoming and outgoing correspondence, with the exception of legal mail, must be on a metered standard postcard.

Unacceptable postcards include:

Defaced or altered postcards

Postcards with labels or stickers

Postcards marked with paint, crayon, marker, or gel/glitter ink

Postcards with any biohazards, including perfumes or lipstick

Postcards depicting nudity, weapons, or gang references

Postcards with plastics or wrappings

Postal Guidelines

	Postal services are provided Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
	All postcards coming into and leaving the facility must be by U.S. Mail.
	Inmates may receive pictures by U.S. Mail. There is a maximum limit of 5 pictures per envelope and "PHOTOS ENCLOSED" must be clearly marked on the front of the envelope otherwise the envelope will be returned to sender. NO PAPERS OR CORRESPONDENCE OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE ENCLOSED IN THE ENVELOPE.
	Inmates may not receive any books or magazines.
	Acceptable forms of money (Western Union money orders, U.S. Postal money orders, or Cashier’s Checks ONLY) will be placed into the inmate's account. The above mentioned may be mailed in an envelope addressed to the Yuma County Detention Center with the inmate's name and jacket number listed. "FOR DEPOSIT ONLY" must be clearly marked on the front of the envelope. NO PAPERS OR CORRESPONDENCE OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE ENCLOSED IN THE ENVELOPE.
	All prisoner to prisoner mail is discontinued.

Post cards are available to prisoners for purchase thru the Commissary Department. All "pro per" prisoners will continue to be provided with the appropriate materials.

Legal Mail

	All legal mail must be sent in pre-printed/pre-stamped postage envelopes or metered postage.
	Only loose paper contents are acceptable. Legal mail may not be bound, stapled, or fastened in any manner.
	Legal mail manila envelopes will be confiscated and destroyed. The Detention Bureau will provide replacement manila envelopes for storage of legal mail.

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Contact the Detention Center at (928) 782-9871.

Mailing Address

U.S. Mail

Postal Guidelines

Postal services are provided Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All postcards coming into and leaving the facility must be by U.S. Mail.

Inmates may receive pictures by U.S. Mail. There is a maximum limit of 5 pictures per envelope and "PHOTOS ENCLOSED" must be clearly marked on the front of the envelope otherwise the envelope will be returned to sender. NO PAPERS OR CORRESPONDENCE OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE ENCLOSED IN THE ENVELOPE.

Inmates may not receive any books or magazines.

Post cards are available to prisoners for purchase thru the Commissary Department. All "pro per" prisoners will continue to be provided with the appropriate materials.

Legal Mail

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