Mail Services

Inmate Mail Rules

All incoming and outgoing mail to inmates, with the exception of legal mail, must be in pre-stamped or metered form. This change is being implemented to ensure the safety and security of jail facilities, inmates and staff.

Acceptable Postcards

Stamps are NOT allowed, postcards must be metered or have a pre-printed stamp.
Must be addressed to: Inmate’s full name and ID number, Facility name and address.
Minimum size requirements are 3.5 inches by 4.25 inches.
Maximum allowable postcard size is 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
Should be written in BLUE or BLACK INK ONLY.
Postcards must be white in color and are available at any United States Post Office.

Unacceptable Postcards

Defaced or altered Postcards.
No plastic or wrappings on Postcards.
Postcards marked with paint, crayons or markers.
Postcards with labels or stickers.
Postcards with watermarks or stains.
Postcards with any biohazards, including perfumes or lipstick.
Postcards depicting nudity, weapons or gang references.
Postcards containing an affixed stamp.

Legal mail – Will be checked for contraband only and must be in official envelopes.

PHOTOGRAPHS – NO POLAROID PICTURES!

Up to (4) photographs may be mailed to the jail, after the inmate has been incarcerated for a minimum of 30 days provided the envelope is clearly marked PHOTOGRAPHS.
There may not be any other thing in the envelope except for pictures.
Photographs may NOT be larger than 4 inches by 6 inches.
The inmate name and ID number must be written on the back of the
photograph. Nothing else is to be written on the photographs.
Photographs must be unaltered, and may not contain any adhesives, such as stickers or labels.
Photographs must not depict sexual activity, visibly expose the breast, pubic area or buttocks, contain gang signs or codes or promote or show illegal activity.
Envelopes containing additional inmate correspondence will be returned to sender.

POSTCARDS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COMMISSARY.

The address is as follows:
INMATE NAME Number
c/o Worth County Sheriff’s Office
201 North Main Street Rm# 14
Sylvester, Ga. 31791

BOOKS

Only two books sent to an inmate per month