Can someone tell me about or were I could find out the rules on sending mail to prison inmates in California?

Question

My husband is currently in INTAKE at North Kern State Prison and I was wondering if anyone could tell me like the "rules" of sending inmates mail. Like how many pictures per letter/envelope, can I send him things like blank paper and pre-stamped envelopes and how many I can send at a time. Ive sent letters and some had pictures with them but I dont know if theyll be sent back (they havent been yet and its been about a week) or not.

Answer 1

Here's the list of acceptable items for KVSP
Items
Up to 4O stamps. (2 books) or
20 embossed envelopes
20 blank envelopes
All books, magazines, and newspapers must be sent directly from a publisher/vendor.
Mainline inmates can have books.
Reception inmates may have 25 sheets of lined writing paper. (per mailing)
Mainline inmates may have 50 sheets of lined writing paper.
Calendars when unfolded cannot exceed 8x10.
10 photos at a time are allowed.

You cannot send
NO cash money
NO padded envelopes
NO hard cover books
NO metered envelopes
NO blank stationary papers (must be lined)
NO hand stamped envelopes
NO books for inmates in the reception center.
NO 3rd party mail.
NO identification, phone, or credit cards.
NO blank post cards or blank greeting cards.
NO stickers or glitter items, including address labels.
NO markers or wood. (not sure what this one means)
NO hard plastic, metal, or laminated items, nothing glued.
NO clothing material (lace, felt, hankies, and/or similar items)
NO cosmetics.
NO flowers.
NO factory or handmade jewelry.
NO perfume.
NO pens, pencils, writing/drawing instruments.
NO construction grade, transparent, or tracing paper.
NO musical or voice activated cards.
NO metal spring binding commonly used on calendars and notepads.
NO items which are unable to be searched without destroying the contents.
NO blank negotiable items (checks, deposit slips,or signature forms to transfer funds)
NO items larger than 8x10
NO polaroids, negatives, slides, or photo albums.
NO photos that depict, promote or identify gang membership and/or association.
NO photos depicting explicit sexual activity.
NO catalogs or advertisements whose sole purpose are to sell a product or solicit response from an inmate.
NO trading cards or autographed items.
NO letters with perfume, powder, lipstick, or oil stains on the envelope or it's contents.
NO cancelled checks, or copies of checks or money orders.
NO checks or money orders payable to other agencies or parties besides the inmate.
NO checks or money orders enclosed in the same envelope that are payable to other inmates.
NO compact discs or DVD's. (These must be sent in a special package)
NO collectible items (stamps,cards etc.)
NO birth certificates, marrigae licenses, escrow papers, copies of deeds etc.
NO homemade greeting cards (this one seems strange to me but it is on the list.)
NO pages from magazines or books.
NO hair of any kind.
NO nude photos frontal or otherwise.
NO bodily fluids or excretory functions.
NO drawings on envelopes.
NO newspaper clippings.
NO maps, address books, date books.
NO food.
NO tattoo patterns or gang signs.



In the weeks to come, you'll doubtless have other questions, and when he mainlines, you'll have even more... I encourage you to visit http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=127
to find the answers and a lot of support and good company among women in exactly the same situation.
Hope to see you there, meanwhile, keep your head up!

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I'm sorry to hear that your husband is in.I know what it's like to have someone you love inside.It hurts big time.You can send them pics as long as there is no gang affiliation shown i.e. hand signs, and if you send any sort of nude or prerogative pics they have to be clean.In other words things you would find in "playboy" definitely not things you would find in "Hustler".lol.As far as paper and envelopes they can only be pre stamped envelopes from a post office.And as for paper I would send something like a writing or legal note pad. Nothing that has any sort of metal or wire on it.I hope this helps you.Be strong and good luck to you both.

Answer 5

Usually when sending mail to an inmate you are allowed to send pictures as long as they are not Polaroid, do not contain anything considered to be pornographic, I do not believe there is a limit on the number of pictures you are allowed to send at once. As far as sending paper and pre-stamped envelopes, I don't think that is possible. I there are accounts set up for each inmate so that they can purchase items from the commissary....paper, envelopes, and stamps. You have to send money to the inmates commissary for them to be able to use it. Most of the time it needs to be in the form of a money order and there is an accompanying form that will have the inmate information; name, spin (identification) number, prison, ect; I know that I would just ask my brother to send them to me and he was able to send them to me. But then again I am in Texas, so your best bet would be to contact the Department of Corrections for your state. There will be able to let you know for sure.

Answer 6

check on the state Pennsylanvia's Corrections Web page, usually they have information on visitation, pictures and other information you need.

Answer 7

go to the website for the prison and they should have a list of things that can be sent to the prisoner..

Answer 8

Criminal Records Search Database - http://InfoSearchDetective.com