LIST OF ACCEPTABLE ITEMS MAILED TO FACILITY OR DROPPED OFF
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In addition to general mail delivered to the facility, the following items are also accepted:
- LEGAL PAPERWORK
- BOOKS
Books must be sent directly from an online publisher or bookstore. (i.e. amazon.com or bn.com) Used or hardcover books will not be accepted.
- CLOTHING
Clothing for trial appearances and funeral visits are the only clothing accepted at this facility. It is recommended that said clothing be dropped off in person for immediate inspection and approval. Clothing may not be blue or black in color or resemble an officer’s uniform in any way.
- PICTURES
A total of 6 photographs may be mailed. The photographs cannot be suggestive, provocative, nude or revealing in nature. The photographs cannot be larger than 5x7 or a polaroid or with a frame. Photographs printed on regular 8 ½ x11 paper WILL be counted towards the 6 total photographs.
- SNEAKERS
Sneakers must be dropped off in person to the front desk officer from 8:30am-10:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm on Mondays. All sneakers will be flat-soled, metal free, without air bubbles and in good repair or new condition only. All sneakers will be subject to a search by K-9 unit before acceptance. Sneakers cannot be mailed in. Incarcerated individuals are only allowed one pair of sneakers every six (6) months.
- BRASSIERE(S)
Brassieres are the only underwear that is allowed to be mailed into the facility. It must be shipped directly from a verifiable online source to the jail. (i.e. Kohls.com, Macys.com, etc.) The brassiere will not be accepted if it contains any padding, underwire, hidden pockets or metal. (only metal in clasp will be allowed)
- MEDICAL APPLIANCES
Currently, the medical department will only accept: Eye contacts in a sealed, unopened container, solution in a sealed, unopened bottle, eyeglasses, C-PAP machine and diabetic socks. These items must be dropped off in persons will be subject to inspection and approval from jail staff.
- RELIGIOUS ARTICLES:
The only religious items that are allowed within this facility are rosary beads, religious medals, prayers rugs and religious headwear. The following restrictions apply to these religious articles:
- Religious Prayer Rugs - There shall not be any tassels or jewelry attached to the prayer rug. The prayer rug cannot exceed 27” x 43” (70 x 110 cm) in size.
- Rosary beads can only be made of plastic and black, brown, or white in color.
- Religious medals cannot be larger than two (2”) inches and cannot have any stones, sharp edges or ornaments in them. Religious medallions must represent the same denomination as listed religious preference.
- Religious headwear must be the proper headwear of that particular religion.
Items that can be purchased on commissary or that is issued by the facility is not allowed to be mailed and will be returned to the sender.
