Wa State Department Of Corrections – Mail Reception Guidelines.

Some facilities have limits with the amount you send in one envelope, i do not send more than 20 at a time personally. Not only do i write on the back of the pic, but ensure i ALWAYS place name and DOC#, because that way if pics gets mixed or dropped in the mail room, hopefully they get back to the right envelope. I have known where unmarked pics ended up in wrong hands, so i figure better be safe than sorry and take a few extra moments of my time to write name and #.

They will reject anything that can be interpreted as a route or map, pics of other facilities, gun paraphanalia, gang signs and full nudity. You can send pics from your computer and if you do jpay you can send them directly that way as well. What you need to be minful of is what one person may allow in another will reject, like all things much is left up to interpretation. The only thing i have had rejected is what they deemed as a "map" and they sent those nice little notes (rejection slip) you get from time to time.

I am sure your friend will love what you send, pics are always valued and greatly appreciated, so happy snapping. :)

Thank you! Get so frustrated trying to read every little thing, looking for answers. I just don't want anything to be rejected and sent back, with him maybe thinking I didn't send anything. I wrote a letter asking him, hoping he will know.

Hi! My Wash. pp has asked for pictures. He implies that he doesn't care what they are. Just pictures of places I go etc... What are the guidelines for picture sending? Can I send pics off my computer? Can I write on the back of regular developed pics? Thank you for your help.

I don't have a PP in washington but I have printed out photo's from my computer and they arrived okay in colorado, nevada, pennsylvania, texas. Even a4 sized printed homemade wallpapers were accepted

Hi! My Wash. pp has asked for pictures. He implies that he doesn't care what they are. Just pictures of places I go etc... What are the guidelines for picture sending? Can I send pics off my computer? Can I write on the back of regular developed pics? Thank you for your help.

Scott, does he have any active gang affiliations that you are aware of? I know that can be a reason for them to screen.

I wonder why every time I receive a letter from my boy it is stamped on the back that it has been opened. Is this normal practice or has there been problems in the past?

[B][SIZE=3]Mailing Quarterly Gift Package[/SIZE] [/B]

Quarterly packages are a gift package you may send to an offender.

Offenders are limited in the gift packages they may receive, according to policy. An offender may receive one gift package (not to exceed 15 pounds in weight including packing materials) on a quarterly basis. In order to send an offender a quarterly package, most institutions require that the offender send you a Quarterly Package Authorization form.
For for more information on the maximum allowable personal property for men and women check the matrix.

Quarterly periods consist of December through February; March through May; June through August; and September through November.
Newly admitted offenders do not receive packages while assigned to the Reception Center at Washington Corrections Center.

[B][SIZE=3]Restricted Mail[/SIZE] [/B]

What is not allowed to be mailed? (PDF)
Mail is inspected and the facility will provide written notification of the mail rejection to the offender and the sender. The notification includes the reason for the restriction and the name and address of the sender. The process does allow the offender and/or the sender to appeal the mail rejection.

Washington Corrections Center’s Reception Center has a more restrictive policy on incoming mail. The offender should inform you of what is allowed.

Work Release Mailing Rules
Work Release facilities have different rules for mailing. (Policy 450.110 - PDF)

For detailed information please follow the link to the pdf document.

[B][B][SIZE=3]2. Mail (least expensive option) a cashier’s check or money order.[/SIZE][/B][/B]

A cashier’s check or money order can be deposited into four kinds of sub-accounts and must have the sub-account written on the cashier’s check or money order. [B]Cash or personal checks are not accepted.[/B]
[B][SIZE=3]Mailing Requirements[/SIZE] [/B]

[LIST]
[*]The outside envelope must be addressed with the offender’s full name
[*]six-digit DOC number, and correct facility mailing address.
[*]a legitimate return address as defined by the USPS
[*]The offender's DOC number and sub-account must be written on the cashier’s check or money order.[/LIST]

[B][SIZE=3]Sending Money to an Offender[/SIZE][/B]

The Department of Corrections provides two options to deposit money into an offender’s resident trust account.
[B][B][SIZE=3]1. Send money online using a credit or debit card.[/SIZE][/B][/B]

Western Union's Quick Collect is used for depositing money into an offender’s spendable sub-account. The Quick Collect form requires the following information

code city = WA DOC; state = WA; account number = offender's DOC number followed by the offender's last name: example 123456Doe

For costs refer to fees for Western Union services.

You can also send money using credit or debit card by phone as well as by cash in person at a Western Union Agent, but tell the Western Union phone operator and/or agent that you are sending a "Quick Collect" to receive the more inexpensive money sending service.

[B][SIZE=3][COLOR=dimgray]FACILITY ADDRESSES[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[B][SIZE=3]Ahtanum View Corrections Center[/SIZE] [/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]2009 S 64th Ave
Yakima, WA 98903[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Airway Heights Corrections Center[/SIZE] [/B]

[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail via USPS only.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]PO Box 1809 Lincoln (L) Unit
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]PO Box 1839 Nora (N) Unit
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=darkorchid]PO Box 2049 Mary (M) Unit
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]PO Box 2019 King (K) Unit
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=darkorchid]PO Box 2139 Tom (T) Unit
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]PO Box 2109 Robert (R) Unit
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkorchid]PO Box 2079 C-4, C-5, SMU & Infirmary
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sendin mail via UPS/FedEx/DHL/etc.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]11919 W Sprague
Airway Heights, WA 99001[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Cedar Creek Corrections Center[/SIZE] [/B]

[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail via USPS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]PO Box 37
Littlerock, WA 98556-0037[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail via UPS/FedEx/DLH/etc.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]12200 Bordeaux Road
Littlerock, WA 98556-0037[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Clallam Bay Corrections Center[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]1830 Eagle Crest Way
Clallam Bay, WA 98326[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Coyote Ridge Corrections Center[/SIZE][/B]

[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail via USPS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]PO Box 769
Connell, WA 99326[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail UPS/FedEx/DLH/etc.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]1301 North Ephrata Way
Connell, WA 99326[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Larch Corrections Center[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]15314 NE Dole Valley Road
Yacolt, WA 98673-9531[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]McNeil Island Corrections Center[/SIZE][/B]

[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail via USPS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[B][COLOR=red]Offenders[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]PO Box 881000
Steilacoom, WA 98388[/COLOR]
[B][COLOR=orange]Staff[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]PO Box 88900
Steilacoom, WA 98388[/COLOR]

[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail viaUPS/FedEx/DLH/etc.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]35 Settler Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]3420 NE Sand Hill Road
Belfair, WA 98528[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Monroe Correctional Complex[/SIZE] [/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]Special Offender Unit
PO Box 514
Monroe, WA 98272 [/COLOR]
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[COLOR=deepskyblue]Washington State Reformatory
Unit PO Box 777
Monroe, WA 98272[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkorchid]Intensive Management Unit
PO Box 777
Monroe, WA 98272[/COLOR]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]Twin Rivers Unit
PO Box 888
Monroe, WA 98272[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkorchid]Minimum Security Unit
PO Box 7001
Monroe, WA 98272 [/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Olympic Corrections Center[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]11235 Hoh Mainline
Forks, WA 98331[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Pine Lodge Corrections Center for Women[/SIZE][/B]

[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail via USPS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]PO Box 300
Medical Lake, WA 99022 [/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=2][COLOR=dimgray]For sending mail via UPS/FedEx[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]751 S Pine St
Medical Lake, WA 99022[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Stafford Creek Corrections Center[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]191 Constantine Way
Aberdeen, WA 98520[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Washington Corrections Center[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]PO Box 900
Shelton, WA 98584[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Washington Corrections Center for Women[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=darkorchid]9601 Bujacich Rd NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8300[/COLOR]
[B][SIZE=3]Washington State Penitentiary[/SIZE][/B]

[COLOR=deepskyblue]1313 N 13th Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362[/COLOR]

[B][SIZE="3"][COLOR="DimGray"]Mailing Requirements[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[B]The outside envelope must be addressed with:[/B]
~the offender’s full name
~six-digit DOC number, and correct facility address.
~a legitimate return address as defined by the USPS.

The letter(s) inside must be addressed to the offender on the envelope.

[COLOR="dimgray"]Do not send cash, personal checks or stamps, the mail will be rejected and returned to you at the offender's expense. [/COLOR]