Postcards
The Santiam Correctional Institution allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Santiam Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
To send a letter to an inmate, the following MUST be included on the envelope:
The inmate's name as it appears on their Oregon Department of Corrections records (no nicknames), and SID#
- All mail is opened and reviewed by facility staff before being given to the inmate.
- Envelopes cannot be more than ¼ inch thick.
- Stickers, glitter, crayons, glue, musical or decorative cards are not allowed.
- Scent or lipstick on either the envelope or its contents is not allowed.
- Blank paper, self-addressed stamped envelopes, and pornography are not allowed.
- Unauthorized content is not allowed.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Name and SID#
Confirm Mailing Address here
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name & SID#
Confirm Mailing Address Here
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Santiam Correctional Institution allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Santiam Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name & SID#
Confirm Mailing Address here.