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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?

Books (soft cover only) and magazines may be sent to an inmate but they must come directly from the publisher.


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